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elishahdavis's review against another edition
1.5
hahahaha
okay so this book— it’s— okay wait, i’m sorry *puts down microphone* i don’t think i can review this book with a straight face
but actually, it’s not written that bad and the epilogue written by the author’s wife was cute. i have to deduct points for the amount of times he would say “us men ______”. also the book constantly contradicts itself; the author spends a chapter explaining something then spends the next chapter saying “but also the opposite could be true blah blah blah it’s about balance blah blah blah i just realized you can’t generalize half of the world’s entire population into one category”.
however, this made me laugh so much, even though it wasn’t intended. plus, i don’t think he technically gave out any misinformation and he cited sources outside of “my brain thought this so it’s right” so the book gets a few points for that
basically it’s dumb and don’t read it but if you find it at a book sale for free then maybe flip through it so you can laugh at it
okay so this book— it’s— okay wait, i’m sorry *puts down microphone* i don’t think i can review this book with a straight face
but actually, it’s not written that bad and the epilogue written by the author’s wife was cute. i have to deduct points for the amount of times he would say “us men ______”. also the book constantly contradicts itself; the author spends a chapter explaining something then spends the next chapter saying “but also the opposite could be true blah blah blah it’s about balance blah blah blah i just realized you can’t generalize half of the world’s entire population into one category”.
however, this made me laugh so much, even though it wasn’t intended. plus, i don’t think he technically gave out any misinformation and he cited sources outside of “my brain thought this so it’s right” so the book gets a few points for that
basically it’s dumb and don’t read it but if you find it at a book sale for free then maybe flip through it so you can laugh at it
jungle_catfish's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 rounded up. This book is 15 years old and it shows. The references are dated and there's some patronizing "we all know women are smarter than men" crap. That said, I found some parts enlightening and encouraging. The key takeaway is to be honest with yourself about what you're doing and why.
britreads's review against another edition
4.0
I wasn't really sure why I picked up this book. Maybe it looked too appealing on the library shelf. Or maybe I was curious to see what dating books were like. In any case, I enjoyed the book. A lot of his advice didn't apply to me, but the ending of the book was reassuring. And my curiosity has been sated for the time being.
melmar's review
3.0
It was a quick read. good advice over all. Take home message: Know yourself, be true and honest to who you are
sarahbethbrown's review
2.0
ugh oh god, i really did read this book, though by the end, i was down to about 10 words a page. i, um, do not recommend it, though it was good fodder for conversation. Also, i am currently doing 100% of the things the book told me not to. Am not raising my standards, am not reaching for the love i deserve, am mostly hoping for the best.
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