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kileslifestile's review against another edition
2.0
Verrrrrrrry slow burn for me. The last 50 pages were the most captivating and I adored how things were wrapped up in the end but the journey getting there was certainly a slow one. The style of the book however, written in lists, I really loved.
pam2375's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED this book. It is written in "list" form and it is fantastic. I, too, like so many other reviewers, was able to read this in one sitting. There are several "laugh out loud" moments!
Many thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced readers copy. The release date for this book is set for November 2019.
Many thanks to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for this advanced readers copy. The release date for this book is set for November 2019.
carolinerosereads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
ermykneeandwheezy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sjessup's review against another edition
4.0
Really unique way to tell a story. Funny, honest and entertaining
misspippireads's review against another edition
4.0
The format is unique which drew me into this book. It's a diary and it's lists. Fascinating.
The protagonist is a late thirties male who is married, expecting a baby, running a failing bookstore, and struggling with truth and survival. Some of the language I wasn't a fan of, but the story line written in bits and pieces was mesmerizing.
Reviewed from a library copy.
The protagonist is a late thirties male who is married, expecting a baby, running a failing bookstore, and struggling with truth and survival. Some of the language I wasn't a fan of, but the story line written in bits and pieces was mesmerizing.
Reviewed from a library copy.
shirleytupperfreeman's review against another edition
Do you like lists? I do. But I couldn't have imagined a whole novel written in list form. Matthew Dicks has achieved an amazing feat with his novel of lists. Former teacher, and current bookstore owner, Dan, is trying to cope with the many uncertainties of life - decisions about having a child, anxieties about money, anxieties about managing employees, jealousy of his wife's dead first husband, to repair, or not, his relationship with his father. As he keeps list after list, Dan expands his heart, his life and his understanding of love.
teklagyorgy's review against another edition
2.0
Szeretem a listákat, tényleg. Tökéletesen értem és tudom, hogy az élet nem fenékig tejfel, és néha az ember már attól is szorong, hogy létezik. Viszont nehezen tudom tolerálni a töketlenkedést, és Dan egy idő után iszonyatosan idegesített a mindenről is szóló listáival, amik igazából mintha semmiről nem szóltak volna, és maga a történet mintha csak egy spin-off szál lett volna az egészben, szóval sajnálom, de azt hiszem az év első kínszenvedés olvasása volt számomra.
jaytay03's review against another edition
4.0
unique
I usually hate books where the main character screws everything up… but the way I got attached to the main character and the creativeness of the whole story being in list-form had me hooked.
I usually hate books where the main character screws everything up… but the way I got attached to the main character and the creativeness of the whole story being in list-form had me hooked.
lamom77's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. The telling of the story through lists was very unique and oddly moving. Great writing! Loved how the author was able to develop the character throughout the book.