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I'm More Dateable than a Plate of Refried Beans And Other Romantic Observations by Ginny Hogan
tcarg's review against another edition
4.0
I found Ginny Hogan’s new book, “I’m More Dateable Than a Plate of Refried Beans,” much to the chagrin of the people who choose to be in close proximity to me, unbearably funny. I suppose my frequent snorts and bursts of laughter were annoying and I probably only made things worse by sighing, “Oh, nothing,” every time someone asked me what was so funny.
The ups and downs of contemporary dating (and Modern Love) are handled with the honesty and humor you’d expect from Hogan and she extols hidden tidbits of wisdom on every page, give or take. If you buy this book, you’ll be getting your money’s worth.
The ups and downs of contemporary dating (and Modern Love) are handled with the honesty and humor you’d expect from Hogan and she extols hidden tidbits of wisdom on every page, give or take. If you buy this book, you’ll be getting your money’s worth.
ndmonaghan's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly exciting and honestly surprisingly insightful exploration of modern dating with many entertaining bits and gags.
literary_obsessed22's review against another edition
Too liberal for me. Mocked God.
jennavieve_prose's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.5
cgirton's review against another edition
2.0
I'll start with this -- it was funny. There were definitely moments that had me laughing out loud, or giggling beneath my breath. I met my boyfriend of 3 years on a dating app. So a lot of this was painfully relatable.
But it was SO repetitive. The collection of goofy short stories, BuzzFeed style quizzes, and how-to's got very stale very quickly. I ended up skipping around sections just to keep it interesting.
But it was SO repetitive. The collection of goofy short stories, BuzzFeed style quizzes, and how-to's got very stale very quickly. I ended up skipping around sections just to keep it interesting.
edryan's review against another edition
5.0
More relatable than your date from online means...
As a fan of Ginny Hogan's standup and twitter musings, this book did not disappoint. It is a laugh-out-loud funny series of short satirical works on the absurdity and horrors of modern dating. You will recognize yourself in these pages, and it is comforting indeed to know that you are in such esteemed company as Ginny's on this dating adventure!
As a fan of Ginny Hogan's standup and twitter musings, this book did not disappoint. It is a laugh-out-loud funny series of short satirical works on the absurdity and horrors of modern dating. You will recognize yourself in these pages, and it is comforting indeed to know that you are in such esteemed company as Ginny's on this dating adventure!
katiebromley's review against another edition
1.0
I was very close to DNFing this book, but pushed through since it was so short and for bookclub. When this book was selected I think most of thought there would be some fun reflections on the world of dating in the digital era alongside a few Cosmo style quizzes. Instead there were several repetitive lists, and unrealistic, pretend stories that tended to lean more into the WTF space than the comedic space they were intended to be in. I would give this 1.5 star only because I did feel the final section on choosing to be single and the authors sincere reflections on her experiences dating were the only parts that felt authentic and somewhat relatable.
goddardh's review against another edition
5.0
Funny and exactly what I needed at this time in my life! Having just entered the world of modern dating, I was feeling totally lost and overwhelmed and this book helped me to realize that’s exactly how I should feel! Numerous laugh out loud moments, to the point where I actually had to stop reading it in public. Definitely recommend for anyone in their 30’s trying to navigate modern dating. It’s good to take some of the pressure off and keep it more lighthearted!