Review of 28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir

Oluchii · Post by **Oluchii** » 06 Jul 2022, 00:33

[Following is a volunteer review of "28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir" by Poppy Mortimer.]

4 out of 4 stars

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28 Disastrous Dates : A (Mostly True) Humorous Memoir by Poppy Mortimer is a humorous non fiction novel in which the author entertains us with funny recounts of horrible yet amusing dates she has been on.

Just as the name implies,the author shares with us twenty eight awful dates she has gone on and the lessons she learnt from them. She dedicates each chapter to a particular date and how the said date went. She starts each chapter with how she met the guy ,shares with us how the date went and ends with the lessons she has learnt from that date . We follow the dating life of the author as she moves from London to Australia and then to Los Angeles and back to Australia within the expanse of twenty years.

We see how talented the author is as she turns disasters into humor, I like the way she carries the reader along,I felt like we were having a one on one conversation, it was quite engaging. The author has an amazing sense of humor and I find her witty remarks hilarious.

Every woman reading this book must have had one or two horrible dates which makes the book quite relatable. It is amazing how one person can go through not one but twenty eight horrible dates and still continue to look for love,personally , I would have given up on the dating game before date ten. I admire the author's resilience to find love after going through such disasters called dates .I find myself laughing along with the author and also horrified by the acts of these men with her as well.

I like how the author did not make a man the center of her life but just as a plus as we see her being successful and finding happiness on her own . She shows us that compatibility is a must when looking for a partner and that we should also not try to please others by discomforting ourselves in the process.

There was nothing to dislike about this book,it was professionally edited as I did not come across any error while reading and it is deserving of a rating of 4 out of 4 stars . This book was refreshing and one of a kind,the kind of book that gets you hooked once you start and I am eagerly awaiting a sequel. I'd recommend this book to everyone looking for humor ,this book will definitely crack you up and at the same time also teach you a few lessons. I also recommend it to teens and adults who want to or are already navigating the dating pool as this book would show you things to look out for.

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28 Disastrous Dates: A (Mostly True) Humourous Memoir
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Post by **Onyinyechi Orji** » 31 Jul 2022, 16:11

Imagine going on twenty-eight bad dates. I can't wait to read about this story. I think I will find it very funny.

Chiamaka Ogadimma · Post by **Chiamaka Ogadimma** » 20 Aug 2022, 01:46

I think I might learn a thing or two about dating with this book, so as to prevent dishing out a disastrous one. Wonderful review

Oluchii · Post by **Oluchii** » 22 Aug 2022, 08:55

Daniel Oscar wrote: ↑31 Jul 2022, 16:11 Imagine going on twenty-eight bad dates. I can't wait to read about this story. I think I will find it very funny.

You will !

Oluchii · Post by **Oluchii** » 22 Aug 2022, 08:59

Verified wrote: ↑20 Aug 2022, 01:46 I think I might learn a thing or two about dating with this book, so as to prevent dishing out a disastrous one. Wonderful review

Thank you!

Post by **Shillah Andeso** » 22 Aug 2022, 09:19

The topic had me laughing. I can't wait to read this book and even relate to some of them. I love how this review describes the book. Congratulations.

Boo_loves_books · Post by **Boo_loves_books** » 22 Aug 2022, 09:24

This book sounds absolutely amazing as it is both humorous and informative. As someone who has wasted her time on one or two individuals in the dating world, I think I would be able to relate to the author and her experience. One thing that I have learned over the years is that it is important and healthy to be able to laugh at life's misadventures, so I am very drawn to this humorous narrative.

Margi zuu202 · Post by **Margi zuu202** » 22 Aug 2022, 13:42

I like this book ..poppy Mortimer is hungry for love will she find the one or lose her appetite for men , forever,smart, attractive and fueled by wide eyed optimism, poppy leaves rainy england to start a new Life and find the perfect man in exotic Australia with gusto , humor and a lot of heart , poppy did deep into her past as a child of divorce and hero going journey as a modern woman and devoted romantic through laughter, tears,and character that are truly strange than fiction poppy won't stop until she finds true love

E Daves · Post by **E Daves** » 19 Sep 2022, 04:45

I must say that the title of this book caught my attention. How could the author endure 28 whole disastrous dates? I'm glad the author of this book shared lessons she learned from each dates. I would love to read this book soon.

Gavice Victoria · Post by **Gavice Victoria** » 03 Oct 2022, 03:08

I appreciate you for writing this wonderful review. I have been reading your reviews for a while now and I must say they are spectacular. You summarized the book well without giving out spoilers. Kudos!

Agbata Precious 1 · Post by **Agbata Precious 1** » 03 Oct 2022, 04:13

I must commend the review but the title of this book is funny can't wait to read it. I also think it is good for dating aids

Success Azuka · Post by **Success Azuka** » 04 Oct 2022, 00:51

Not really a fan of memoirs but your review is great. The title is quite appealing. I hope the book can change my mindset with reading memoirs. Going to dates is something worth fantasizing. Funny to see 28 dates were disastrous.

Azuka Jessica · Post by **Azuka Jessica** » 06 Oct 2022, 14:41

Wow.... I am intrigued and captivated already. I had to read the title twice to be sure that I read right. The reviewer also made sure to explain the book well. I would really love to read a copy of this book. I could also learn from the author's date.