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.]
28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir by Poppy Mortimer is a laugh-out-loud account of one woman's dating adventures across multiple continents. The book begins with a lovely introduction about how this book came about, including notes to the reader about how or why the author wrote what she did. I found this book entertaining and delightful and thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
We start with the author living in England and having recently ended a three-year relationship. She finds herself ready to date again and dives into the wonderful world of online dating. The first date depicted in the book does not conclude with her meeting the man. Within the first few hours of texting, the man shares with her some pictures that he apparently uses to screen his dates. Let's just say he is asking for her acceptance of him as is before their meeting on a first date. I will let you read the book for yourself to find out more of the details. True to the title, the dates do not get better from there.
From the first unfortunate date to the last, Poppy holds nothing back in the dreadful men she seems to attract and go on dates with. This book is filled with witty one-liners and unbelievable bad dates described in the most unique perspective and narrative. You think she may swear off men and dating for good after each of these accounts- and sometimes she claims she will! However, the allure and prospect of a happily-ever-after ending continue to lead her down the road to the next date.
My favorite part of the book was at the end of each chapter (i.e. each ill-fated date), Poppy sums up what she has learned about herself and what she deserves out of a relationship. She discovers over these two decades' worth of unfortunate dates that she knows she can truly be happy by herself if her prince charming never materializes.
Throughout the book, the author does give the reader minor tidbits about her dating life and alludes to or briefly mentions long-term relationships she has had along the way in between these horrendous dates. While I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I do wish the author had included more of the positive anecdotes that she experienced, as I would have enjoyed reading about her life and relationships/dating experiences that lasted longer than one date. Perhaps a sequel is to come?
I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for the author's ability to depict the dates in the descriptive manner she did and take the reader on an outrageous journey that left my sides aching and cheeks hurting from all the laughter. Aside from hoping to read more about her incredible life and journeys, I would not change a thing.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir by Poppy Mortimer is a laugh-out-loud account of one woman's dating adventures across multiple continents. The book begins with a lovely introduction about how this book came about, including notes to the reader about how or why the author wrote what she did. I found this book entertaining and delightful and thoroughly enjoyed reading it.
We start with the author living in England and having recently ended a three-year relationship. She finds herself ready to date again and dives into the wonderful world of online dating. The first date depicted in the book does not conclude with her meeting the man. Within the first few hours of texting, the man shares with her some pictures that he apparently uses to screen his dates. Let's just say he is asking for her acceptance of him as is before their meeting on a first date. I will let you read the book for yourself to find out more of the details. True to the title, the dates do not get better from there.
From the first unfortunate date to the last, Poppy holds nothing back in the dreadful men she seems to attract and go on dates with. This book is filled with witty one-liners and unbelievable bad dates described in the most unique perspective and narrative. You think she may swear off men and dating for good after each of these accounts- and sometimes she claims she will! However, the allure and prospect of a happily-ever-after ending continue to lead her down the road to the next date.
My favorite part of the book was at the end of each chapter (i.e. each ill-fated date), Poppy sums up what she has learned about herself and what she deserves out of a relationship. She discovers over these two decades' worth of unfortunate dates that she knows she can truly be happy by herself if her prince charming never materializes.
Throughout the book, the author does give the reader minor tidbits about her dating life and alludes to or briefly mentions long-term relationships she has had along the way in between these horrendous dates. While I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, I do wish the author had included more of the positive anecdotes that she experienced, as I would have enjoyed reading about her life and relationships/dating experiences that lasted longer than one date. Perhaps a sequel is to come?
I would rate this book 5 out of 5 stars for the author's ability to depict the dates in the descriptive manner she did and take the reader on an outrageous journey that left my sides aching and cheeks hurting from all the laughter. Aside from hoping to read more about her incredible life and journeys, I would not change a thing.
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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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