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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Comprehensive Guide To The Male Mind" by M.B. McDonald.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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What are the deepest desires of men? What secrets do their minds hold? Can understanding the male mind help us with our relationships with them?

A Comprehensive Guide to the Male Mind is a short, easy-to-read book by M.B. McDonald. The author has studied the male mind through interviews, cognitive testing, and years of research. Despite the differences in socio-economic backgrounds, ages, and cultures, all adult men seem to display the same thought patterns. McDonalds’ findings are beautifully laid out in two chapters. The unique discoveries unearthed in the author’s study are shocking but true.

This was a marvelous book. I thoroughly enjoyed every page of it. I really appreciated the author’s approach to presenting her findings. Initially, I was very surprised by the bluntness of the language, but I quickly became accustomed to her style of writing. I think the book was written similarly to the frank manner in which men typically express themselves.

The fonts used in the book were very large. Actually, every single word in the book was written in capital letters. This made it very easy to read. As a matter of fact, I completed this book in less than five minutes due to the large, boldly printed words. It is rare to find a book which is short, meaningful, easy on the eyes, and also caters to adult readers. Therefore, I was pleased with the layout.

Readers will either love this book or hate it because not everyone can appreciate the humor in it. To me, the manner in which the author portrayed the elements of the male mind can be considered a tad satirical, yet it was blatantly entertaining. Honestly, I burst into loud laughter while reading. In one instance, I had expected something completely different in the second chapter than what was actually written. I wish I could give more examples, but I do not want to give away spoilers.

This book contained zero grammatical errors. I strongly think that it was professionally edited. A Comprehensive Guide to the Male Mind deserves to be rated 4 out of 4 stars for its blunt, hilarious narrative which is extremely easy on the eyes. Although women may gravitate towards this book more than men, males will also agree with the contents of this book. For this reason, I think that both genders will enjoy it. This book will appeal to a wide range of readers, from young adults to elderlies. It will also make a nice gag gift for a female friend or lover. However, people who are easily offended by gender-related humor may not appreciate it.

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The book sounds funny to be able to comprehend the male mind and in a short book! You have perked my interest to read the book. Thanks for your review.
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Now this is an immediate addition to my reading list! The title got me intrigued, and your review confirmed my gut sensation. A book with a witty sense of humor is worth reading. Thank you for the vivid review.😃
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I am intrigued by both the title and your review! I get the sense this one is more of a fun read than a serious one.
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I considered reviewing this book but was put off by some of the Amazon feedback. Thanks for the clarification. Great review!
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Dael Reader wrote: 10 Aug 2018, 08:11 I am intrigued by both the title and your review! I get the sense this one is more of a fun read than a serious one.
Thank you! Yes, you are right. It was a fun read!
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LV2R wrote: 10 Aug 2018, 04:50 The book sounds funny to be able to comprehend the male mind and in a short book! You have perked my interest to read the book. Thanks for your review.
Excellent! I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do :)
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The book title is interesting, reading the review that which is well done and captivating, I feel I need to read the book. I believe I will find it informative, humorous and easy to read, it will be my next book to read immediately I lay my hands on it.
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Manaka wrote: 10 Aug 2018, 13:14 The book title is interesting, reading the review that which is well done and captivating, I feel I need to read the book. I believe I will find it informative, humorous and easy to read, it will be my next book to read immediately I lay my hands on it.
Excellent Manaka! I am sure you will find it hilarious :lol:
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You finished this book within 5 minutes? I'm not really sure what you can get out of such a short read. Your review is quite intriguing and has made me very curious. Excellent job!
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It sounds like a great effort understanding male mind, which the author depicts in this book through various interviews. The presentation also look good to read it on priority.
life is only knowing the unknown, we can do this by reading books easily- Online book club is a great place for this. This is what I believe.
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I have no read this book yet, I saw it on amazon and wondered if I should read it. After reading your review, I definitely want to give it a shot now. This book could be very insightful and helpful in my life haha :).
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kfwilson6 wrote: 13 Aug 2018, 19:58 You finished this book within 5 minutes? I'm not really sure what you can get out of such a short read. Your review is quite intriguing and has made me very curious. Excellent job!
Yes, I completed it within 5 minutes! Each page contained only 1 word :lol: Despite this, you will find it highly entertaining!
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