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trixie_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't find this nearly as entertaining as Roz Chast's book about her aging parents (which had my laughing hysterically while tears rolled down my face at one point), but it was amusing. I love the variety of couples depicted.
samantha_reads_more's review
3.0
This was cute and funny. I laughed out loud at a couple of the situations.
bookdingo's review against another edition
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley for giving me access to an ARC! I appreciate Chast's takes on family and relationships and this is no different. Loved the comedic vignettes about surviving in a long-term relationship, and it was also nice that the couples illustrated are diverse and not strictly heterosexual.
j_b_'s review
3.0
I always enjoy these short, funny insights into life. Perfect for coffee or tea break reading.
jenbebookish's review
2.0
Read 03.18.2020
I thought that this would be cute cuz I really loved Roz Chast’s other two books that I read, and I found her cartoons to be funny. And the cover with two adults looking frazzled with general complaints, two of which were “I can hear you chewing” and “don’t interrupt” seemed awfully familiar to me. I was thinking that I would totally relate to this. And while yes, there were some relatable things in here that most of us in a relationship can relate to, half of these things were very specific and had nothing to do with me, or else they just weren’t funny even tho they were trying to be. Liiiike “Whoever is in the state of more undress gets out of having to pick up Olivia when she decides at 1am that she’s had enough of the slumber party.” and “If I’m on the phone with you and I suddenly say ‘noodle pudding’ call the police. I’m being held at gunpoint. Or I could be hungry.” or “If you buy an expensive Valentines Day gift save the receipt. You might need it to prove how generous you are.”
Just not that funny to me and made me realize that her cartoons weren’t very funny either when not matched with funny thoughts/dialogue. There were enough relatable bits to give it a couple stars, and it was a quick read, but overall meh.
I thought that this would be cute cuz I really loved Roz Chast’s other two books that I read, and I found her cartoons to be funny. And the cover with two adults looking frazzled with general complaints, two of which were “I can hear you chewing” and “don’t interrupt” seemed awfully familiar to me. I was thinking that I would totally relate to this. And while yes, there were some relatable things in here that most of us in a relationship can relate to, half of these things were very specific and had nothing to do with me, or else they just weren’t funny even tho they were trying to be. Liiiike “Whoever is in the state of more undress gets out of having to pick up Olivia when she decides at 1am that she’s had enough of the slumber party.” and “If I’m on the phone with you and I suddenly say ‘noodle pudding’ call the police. I’m being held at gunpoint. Or I could be hungry.” or “If you buy an expensive Valentines Day gift save the receipt. You might need it to prove how generous you are.”
Just not that funny to me and made me realize that her cartoons weren’t very funny either when not matched with funny thoughts/dialogue. There were enough relatable bits to give it a couple stars, and it was a quick read, but overall meh.
booksarethenewblack's review
3.0
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This is her newer release and I did enjoy it. Although, I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous one. I didn't find myself laughing out loud as much!
There's a lot more illustrations in this book and there's more to read too. It's not the issue at all. It's actually a preferred thing. I think I just didn't find it as funny and maybe a lot of the "rules" are things that I've heard a lot.
If you love this author, definitely check this one out. It's still good and a really cool, quick read. If you haven't read this author before, read her previous (Eulogy) book first!!
This is her newer release and I did enjoy it. Although, I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous one. I didn't find myself laughing out loud as much!
There's a lot more illustrations in this book and there's more to read too. It's not the issue at all. It's actually a preferred thing. I think I just didn't find it as funny and maybe a lot of the "rules" are things that I've heard a lot.
If you love this author, definitely check this one out. It's still good and a really cool, quick read. If you haven't read this author before, read her previous (Eulogy) book first!!