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vjy's review against another edition
1.0
1.5/5, 1 if giving full stars
Let me preface this by saying I read this because I'm behind in my reading challenge and this is the shortest book I own (a gift, tyvm). The premise of this book is fine - don't put so much pressure on going on dates and figure out what you want and don't compromise on it - but the tone of the authors is so annoying and most of the book reads very preachy/sexist/outdated. I had written a long list of the horrible things they said but honestly it's not worth listing all of them out.
Of course there's some legitimate advice, but I'm so offput by the rest of it it's hard to take it all seriously. I'm also 70% sure they wrote all of the "advice letters" themselves, and the things that they want you to say to men are SO CHEESY that it's laughable. TLDR: dated (lol pun) advice, kind of sexist, do not recommend.
Let me preface this by saying I read this because I'm behind in my reading challenge and this is the shortest book I own (a gift, tyvm). The premise of this book is fine - don't put so much pressure on going on dates and figure out what you want and don't compromise on it - but the tone of the authors is so annoying and most of the book reads very preachy/sexist/outdated. I had written a long list of the horrible things they said but honestly it's not worth listing all of them out.
Of course there's some legitimate advice, but I'm so offput by the rest of it it's hard to take it all seriously. I'm also 70% sure they wrote all of the "advice letters" themselves, and the things that they want you to say to men are SO CHEESY that it's laughable. TLDR: dated (lol pun) advice, kind of sexist, do not recommend.
familywithbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Another no-nonsense, it should be common sense but sometimes you just need to hear the truth-esque book from the author of He's Just Not That Into You. I enjoy reading Greg's books as his approach makes me laugh, but also opens my eyes to "oh no wait a second I do that!" Now that I can spot the guys who are just not that into me, it was nice to read about how dates should not be auditions or how not to "give it up" right away. This book coincided with me starting to date a man who is now my boyfriend, so it helped me to hide my crazy and just have fun. Highly recommend to all the singles out there who are ready to jump back into the dating world!
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
bibliobiophile's review against another edition
3.0
The authors kind of sound like judgy jerks most of the time. And see things through a pretty narrow lens. But if you're really socially awkward, some of their advice might be what you need to hear and what your friends (or past dates) are too uncomfortable to tell you.
The whole book centers on the idea that people should be able to just go on dates to get to know one another (concept!). And when you put more pressure than that on the date, you're fucking up your chances of a good date (also what a concept!). And to be your best self/become the kind of person you'd want to date (also what a concept!).
The whole book centers on the idea that people should be able to just go on dates to get to know one another (concept!). And when you put more pressure than that on the date, you're fucking up your chances of a good date (also what a concept!). And to be your best self/become the kind of person you'd want to date (also what a concept!).
rebelstorm's review
All I can give this book is a 2.5 (maybe 2.75). I didn't finish it and the start was SO promising! Funny and actually educational, at some moments I even found myself thinking: "Wow, this actually makes sense!" But then it just went downhill for me. Don't get me wrong, I'll apply some of the things I learned to my dating life. It was an okay book and maybe someday (in like 5-10 years when I'm still single) I'll reread it. :)
rachelm31f6b's review
2.0
I picked up this book because I loved "He's Just Not That Into You," it was hilarious. With this book I found myself wishing it ended sooner. I don't know what it was that I really didn't like. They did have a lot of good suggestions about how to approach dates, especially using less intensity. Reminding (mostly women)to calm down and that most dates don't always develop into relationships. Give guys a chance because you never know if you will like them until you get to know them.
One of the problems with reading self help books is that sometimes every problem is your problem. I am sure other people feel the same way. You read about someone with a dating issue or the way the approach dating problematically; then you think 'maybe that is why I am struggling!' haha. oh well.
Overall some good suggestions a bit long in the end.
As the authors say "like yourself and know you're worthy."
One of the problems with reading self help books is that sometimes every problem is your problem. I am sure other people feel the same way. You read about someone with a dating issue or the way the approach dating problematically; then you think 'maybe that is why I am struggling!' haha. oh well.
Overall some good suggestions a bit long in the end.
As the authors say "like yourself and know you're worthy."
familywithbooks's review
4.0
Another no-nonsense, it should be common sense but sometimes you just need to hear the truth-esque book from the author of He's Just Not That Into You. I enjoy reading Greg's books as his approach makes me laugh, but also opens my eyes to "oh no wait a second I do that!" Now that I can spot the guys who are just not that into me, it was nice to read about how dates should not be auditions or how not to "give it up" right away. This book coincided with me starting to date a man who is now my boyfriend, so it helped me to hide my crazy and just have fun. Highly recommend to all the singles out there who are ready to jump back into the dating world!
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
I received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
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