Official Review: The Crone's List
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Thank you so much. Such a sweet comment. I'm not sure that many young women would listen to their elders about relationships, but I liked that the authors promoted respect between different age groups.Eva Darrington wrote: ↑26 Jul 2018, 20:37 What a great review you have written! You are balanced and comprehensive in your analysis. This book sounds really sweet to me. I love the emphasis on the point of view of the crones. I wonder how many young women would really take traditional relationship advice from their elders... but I like the idea! I will probably skip the book, but I'm really glad I came across your review. Your writing is refreshing.
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I agree with the both of you! I too doubt I would have the patience for this right now, but the book would definitely be great for those in need. I choked at the mention of 50 guys, though –and as someone who appreciates her alone time– where would all the time go to?!kfwilson6 wrote: ↑25 Jul 2018, 10:28Thanks cristinaro! I think the authors did a good job of sharing very realistic advice and not making dating seem like it's all peaches and cream. It was a very reasonable take on dating, except for maybe the goal of dating 50 guys each. That is quite a number.cristinaro wrote: ↑25 Jul 2018, 09:34 Thank you for a very detailed review! I don't think I'd have the patience to read a book on dating advice right now, but it could have its target audience. In theory, I agree with you about the healthy, long-term relationships. However, life is quite unpredictable and love has its way of making things complicated.
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You wouldn't have much time for long-term relationships with anyone who is not "the one." My dating experiences were so vastly different than Joan and Marie's. I had a couple of long-term, serious relationships before meeting my husband. I never "dated around" as the two Crones did. At such a young age though, it's good not to take yourself or life too easily.gen_g wrote: ↑27 Jul 2018, 01:21I agree with the both of you! I too doubt I would have the patience for this right now, but the book would definitely be great for those in need. I choked at the mention of 50 guys, though –and as someone who appreciates her alone time– where would all the time go to?!kfwilson6 wrote: ↑25 Jul 2018, 10:28Thanks cristinaro! I think the authors did a good job of sharing very realistic advice and not making dating seem like it's all peaches and cream. It was a very reasonable take on dating, except for maybe the goal of dating 50 guys each. That is quite a number.cristinaro wrote: ↑25 Jul 2018, 09:34 Thank you for a very detailed review! I don't think I'd have the patience to read a book on dating advice right now, but it could have its target audience. In theory, I agree with you about the healthy, long-term relationships. However, life is quite unpredictable and love has its way of making things complicated.
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Quite different. Especially if you lived in a small, tight-knit community. It was actually odd for the grandmother to have planned to date 50 guys. My grandmother got married at 18. I doubt she dated many guys before that.Julie Green wrote: ↑03 Aug 2018, 14:54 I can all too easily imagine how dating 30 years ago differs from today... not least thanks to social media. It sounds like this could be a fun book to read!
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Thank you for commenting and your kind words. I'd say it's a nice beach book for someone wanting a really easy read. The MRS thing is something I've heard as a joke before, and it just seemed so appropriate to this bookShrabastee wrote: ↑08 Aug 2018, 03:31 Thanks for the great review! It had me hooked right from the introduction. However, after reading this, I am left with a mixed feeling about the book. The first part had me convinced that this book is going to be a jolly read, if nothing else. The 'MRS' degree thing is hilarious! But as you revealed the book for what it really is, a book primarily dealing with dating advice, I practically lost interest. I hope young women who are looking for partners will be benefited from this.
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Thank you! I too really admired the traditional path. That was one of the best things about this book. IN modern society, relationships are so varied, and in some ways that is good, while in others it is bad. But I did really like the crones' idea that you finish college, get married, have kids, in that order!Ruba Abu Ali wrote: ↑20 Aug 2018, 13:20 I admire the path that the authors advocate. I will come back to this book after it undergoes a round of editing. Thanks for the charming review.