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3.28 AVERAGE
3.28 AVERAGE
I seriously lived this book. I found it hilarious, and apparently Blythe and I have a lot in common (not dating until post-college, our first obsessive crushes were both named Kyle, we both agree that fantasizing over crushes isn’t about the crush at all but about our own fantasies, and wtf is a date anyway? Lmk).
I was really surprised to see that some of the most like reviews are 1 Stars, and after reading through a couple, I think it just comes down to the expectations you have before reading.
For example, I did not expect this to be a serious, heavily researched discourse on feminist-dating theory. I expected it to be a light-hearted personal take on the authors own dating experiences, written in a comedic way, and that’s what I got! So am I disappointed? NOT AT ALL!
Some of these 1 star reviewers make very valid points about the books lack of depth, but that only matters if you’re expecting to find it. If you’re looking for serious discourse on intersectional-feminism and dating under the patriarchy complete with real research, scientific evidence, etc., please look elsewhere.
I don’t think those reviews are deserved, because I don’t think the authors intent was to claim to be that serious book. The title should, at least, hint that this is meant to be funny.
So before you decide to read this, consider what it is you want to be reading and what you’re expecting. With the wrong expectations any book could be severely disappointing.
I was really surprised to see that some of the most like reviews are 1 Stars, and after reading through a couple, I think it just comes down to the expectations you have before reading.
For example, I did not expect this to be a serious, heavily researched discourse on feminist-dating theory. I expected it to be a light-hearted personal take on the authors own dating experiences, written in a comedic way, and that’s what I got! So am I disappointed? NOT AT ALL!
Some of these 1 star reviewers make very valid points about the books lack of depth, but that only matters if you’re expecting to find it. If you’re looking for serious discourse on intersectional-feminism and dating under the patriarchy complete with real research, scientific evidence, etc., please look elsewhere.
I don’t think those reviews are deserved, because I don’t think the authors intent was to claim to be that serious book. The title should, at least, hint that this is meant to be funny.
So before you decide to read this, consider what it is you want to be reading and what you’re expecting. With the wrong expectations any book could be severely disappointing.
funny
reflective
fast-paced
The first addition to my “DNF” file. She tells you in the intro it’s not a “how to” or a serious dating book, but I didn’t expect it to be so utterly absurd. Someone published this? When can we start complaining about giving vapid white women a platform to say nothing the way we complain about white dudes having access just for being white dudes?
funny
reflective
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this “comedy philosophy”. Blythe is hilarious and adorable and now I’d love to see her improv. The book was an interesting view of how 21st century women are impacted through dating, romance, and what society tells us should be “correct”. While I read the book, I was intrigued, smiling, and interested. However, trying to look back at the book, I honestly don’t remember a lot about what it said. So as much as I enjoyed it, I probably won’t remember it or ever go back and read it. Blythe is adorable and this is a fun read, but maybe not the best thing ever written.
As someone who is dating a (wonderful) human man and tends to truly question the kindness of most human men, I knew I needed this book in my life. Roberson is quite hilarious. I giggled a lot. I loved the references that she scattered throughout the book. None of the analysis was groundbreaking, I understand the patriarchy and the systems of power that I exist in. This would be a great book for a younger sister, or a mom who is newly curious about the world of feminism. Is this a modern consciousness raising work?? Potentially.
Roberson is a unique voice, she is fresh and honest with her readers. Maybe this book could have been edited more (sometimes the personal anecdotes felt like overkill), but that was also part of the charm.
Roberson is a unique voice, she is fresh and honest with her readers. Maybe this book could have been edited more (sometimes the personal anecdotes felt like overkill), but that was also part of the charm.
It started out great and then I quickly got bored of the style of writing. It felt like the author was just rambling and I found myself going through some pages without even registering what I was reading. I don’t think she goes more than 5 pages without mentioning You’ve Got Mail and yes I know it’s her favorite movie but I got bored of it after the 3rd mention. Something I didn’t understand was that she condemns ghosting when men do it to her but then she also says that a woman can break up with a man by essentially ghosting him.
The way this was written it is so clear to see that it is a white woman trying her hardest to seem (and I hate myself for saying this but I have to) *woke* and it got tiring early on. There were some parts that I enjoyed and did make me laugh which is why this gets 2 stars instead of 1 but overall it was a struggle to read and other people have explained why more eloquently than I’d be able to so read their reviews. One of them said that the title of this book is misleading and I agree with that.
The way this was written it is so clear to see that it is a white woman trying her hardest to seem (and I hate myself for saying this but I have to) *woke* and it got tiring early on. There were some parts that I enjoyed and did make me laugh which is why this gets 2 stars instead of 1 but overall it was a struggle to read and other people have explained why more eloquently than I’d be able to so read their reviews. One of them said that the title of this book is misleading and I agree with that.
Funny, insightful, and made me feel like I’ve never had an original thought or experience in my life. It was comforting and upsetting at the same time.
A very humorous and honest take on modern dating while living in the patriarchy. This book is not a self help book nor a book crapping on men. Instead Blythe finds humor in dating and with poignant, relatable observations. Made me laugh out loud.