Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
[Following is a volunteer review of "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" by Poppy Mortimer.]
Poppy Mortimer’s “28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humorous Memoir” is a travelogue about her search for love. In an attempt to find “The One,” the author, with her sights set on Australia and dreams spurred by thoughts about Chris Hemsworth, takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster filled with bizarre encounters.
It becomes evident as we follow the author through the peculiarities of her Australian dating adventures that her hopes of discovering a Chris Hemsworth impersonator are humorously dashed. The author’s encounters border on the bizarre, ranging from a seven-foot behemoth with dubious exercise habits to an ostensibly sophisticated gathering that turns out to be more turmoil than cocktails. It is impossible not to question if Disney should apologize to her for giving her false hope for a romantic fairy tale.
The author’s unabashed and honest examination of her past as a child of divorce, entwining it with her current womanhood and persistent quest for romance, is what sets this memoir apart. It’s a pleasure to read because the story is laced with humor that swings from giggles to full-blown laughs. The reader is captivated by the author’s perseverance in searching for genuine love, or maybe something even more remarkable, throughout the entire novel.
The story's core is found in the author’s sincere and recognizable voice. What I liked the most in this book is that she lets readers inside the intricacies of her romantic journey by baring her emotions through tears and laughter. The people she meets are not simply oddballs; they are strangers, which gives the story more unexpected and hilarious layers.
There is nothing to dislike in this book, and I did not find any shortcomings while reading it. The author displays great resilience and zest for life as she moves through the highs and lows of dating. The memoir evolves from being a list of tragic dates to a celebration of self-realization, love in all its manifestations, and the irrationality of the human heart.
The book was professionally edited, and I did not find any errors. For the author’s engaging and humorous writing, I rate this book a solid 5 out of 5. This book is a celebration of the messy, unpredictable, and frequently shocking nature of love, rather than just a funny memoir. Readers are invited to laugh, cringe, and relate to the universal yearning for connection as Mortimer’s journey becomes a shared experience. By the time the memoir ends, we have been entertained as well as given a fresh perspective on the amazing adventure that is love in all of its tragic grandeur.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Poppy Mortimer’s “28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humorous Memoir” is a travelogue about her search for love. In an attempt to find “The One,” the author, with her sights set on Australia and dreams spurred by thoughts about Chris Hemsworth, takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster filled with bizarre encounters.
It becomes evident as we follow the author through the peculiarities of her Australian dating adventures that her hopes of discovering a Chris Hemsworth impersonator are humorously dashed. The author’s encounters border on the bizarre, ranging from a seven-foot behemoth with dubious exercise habits to an ostensibly sophisticated gathering that turns out to be more turmoil than cocktails. It is impossible not to question if Disney should apologize to her for giving her false hope for a romantic fairy tale.
The author’s unabashed and honest examination of her past as a child of divorce, entwining it with her current womanhood and persistent quest for romance, is what sets this memoir apart. It’s a pleasure to read because the story is laced with humor that swings from giggles to full-blown laughs. The reader is captivated by the author’s perseverance in searching for genuine love, or maybe something even more remarkable, throughout the entire novel.
The story's core is found in the author’s sincere and recognizable voice. What I liked the most in this book is that she lets readers inside the intricacies of her romantic journey by baring her emotions through tears and laughter. The people she meets are not simply oddballs; they are strangers, which gives the story more unexpected and hilarious layers.
There is nothing to dislike in this book, and I did not find any shortcomings while reading it. The author displays great resilience and zest for life as she moves through the highs and lows of dating. The memoir evolves from being a list of tragic dates to a celebration of self-realization, love in all its manifestations, and the irrationality of the human heart.
The book was professionally edited, and I did not find any errors. For the author’s engaging and humorous writing, I rate this book a solid 5 out of 5. This book is a celebration of the messy, unpredictable, and frequently shocking nature of love, rather than just a funny memoir. Readers are invited to laugh, cringe, and relate to the universal yearning for connection as Mortimer’s journey becomes a shared experience. By the time the memoir ends, we have been entertained as well as given a fresh perspective on the amazing adventure that is love in all of its tragic grandeur.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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