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xjuliaaaaaax 's review for:
How to Date Men When You Hate Men
by Blythe Roberson
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.