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lisamchuk's review against another edition
3.0
Nothing earth shattering. You know all of this if you've spent any time in the dating world lately. I knew all of this. Most of this is why I quit dating. So when I read this book, I was nodding in agreement a lot, but wasn't compelled enough to do more than skim read.
It was funny. And worth a quick read. At least it will make you feel like it's not just you.
It was funny. And worth a quick read. At least it will make you feel like it's not just you.
irfan3's review against another edition
5.0
This is a hilarious account of how modern day romance works, how it differs from the past, and how it compares between parts of the world. Well researched, but be aware of profanities & vulgar language through the book.
guppyur's review against another edition
3.0
Better than most comedians' books. Actually part humor, part sociology, and part advice column. Mainly about how technology and online dating have modified social norms. Feels a little like the jokes and the serious advice step on each other's toes sometimes. But I enjoyed it and found it surprisingly insightful.
calebmatthews's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
This book is very well put together and does an excellent job of putting a witty spin on dating in the 21st century. From research to interviews, Aziz did his homework.
I recommend the audiobook (read by the Author).
This book is very well put together and does an excellent job of putting a witty spin on dating in the 21st century. From research to interviews, Aziz did his homework.
I recommend the audiobook (read by the Author).
minusfigures's review against another edition
2.0
Sometimes funny and engaging but lacking depth or sincerity.
senquezada29's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly well-researched and psychological/sociological approach to understanding the realities of dating in the modern age of technology, unlimited options and changing societal mores - all highlighted with Aziz Ansari's humor. This book wasn't what I expected, but I was pleasantly surprised. My biggest takeaway was that there is no right way to date, but most of us are doing it wrong anyway. Yet, happiness may actually be a lot closer than we realize, as long as we don't allow the endless options in our DM's, texts, dating apps and in person don't blind us from seeing what's right in front of us.
limeykiss's review against another edition
5.0
A book that made me re-evaluate my cynical take on modern dating. Ansari reminders readers that finding companionate love in the age of Tinder and texting is completely possible. Also, I really want to visit the Jurassic-Park themed love hotel.
transparent_tea's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
I haven't watched Parks and Recreation to the extent that I watched The Office, and even that's a stretch. The only famous catchphrase from Aziz Ansari is "Treat yo'self."
Outside of that, the book felt like a discussion with a good friend who knows the topic of modern romance pretty well and is willing to crack a few jokes here and there. The structure makes perfect sense, how the romance was depicted pre-technology, and walks the reader to where we are today.
I did want to see more of the results based on Bueno Aries and Paris since his discussion about Tokyo was pretty dense because of the culture of herbivore men. And even though the book is slightly outdated (I believe it's about a decade old), it still holds truth to what's in today's society.
I enjoyed the conclusion section, as the author wraps up all his thoughts about his modern romance. Online dating shouldn't be viewed as a bad thing (which nowadays, I don't think it is), but using it as a tool as an introduction rather than the entire chat is a good reminder that people are real. And it's okay if you want to download Grindr and hook-up, no one SHOULD be judging you based on what you want.
Outside of that, the book felt like a discussion with a good friend who knows the topic of modern romance pretty well and is willing to crack a few jokes here and there. The structure makes perfect sense, how the romance was depicted pre-technology, and walks the reader to where we are today.
I did want to see more of the results based on Bueno Aries and Paris since his discussion about Tokyo was pretty dense because of the culture of herbivore men. And even though the book is slightly outdated (I believe it's about a decade old), it still holds truth to what's in today's society.
I enjoyed the conclusion section, as the author wraps up all his thoughts about his modern romance. Online dating shouldn't be viewed as a bad thing (which nowadays, I don't think it is), but using it as a tool as an introduction rather than the entire chat is a good reminder that people are real. And it's okay if you want to download Grindr and hook-up, no one SHOULD be judging you based on what you want.
snikkidee's review against another edition
4.0
Can Aziz read all my books to me?
I'm married, but I love Aziz and the psychology of relationships is interesting to me, so when I saw this at the library, I decided to pick it up. I was not disappointed. I laughed during parts of this, but if you are not interested in "modern romance" don't pick this up.
I'm married, but I love Aziz and the psychology of relationships is interesting to me, so when I saw this at the library, I decided to pick it up. I was not disappointed. I laughed during parts of this, but if you are not interested in "modern romance" don't pick this up.