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The Last Girlfriend on Earth by Simon Rich
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it was ok
bookshelves: comedy, short-stories

So, this book. Where to start. I guess we'll start with the fact that I found out after reading it that the author also wrote for Saturday Night Live. Oh, well, that's not a great criteria for being funny. When was the last time SNL was funny? Much like SNL, there are occasional flashes of brilliance between long bouts of repetitive bs. For those who want to know those flashes of brilliance and comedy are: "Unprotected" and "The Present". Everything else is either average or not funny in the slightest.
I also feel the need to point out that reading this as a woman is this: It would be misogynistic if it weren't so clear that this was clearly written by a man who has experienced a lot of rejection in his life and is incredibly bitter. Women are very one dimensional and vapid and emotional throughout.
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Reading Progress

June 28, 2013 – Started Reading
June 28, 2013 – Shelved
July 5, 2013 – Finished Reading
July 6, 2013 – Shelved as: comedy
July 6, 2013 – Shelved as: short-stories

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message 1: by Joe (new)

Joe Based on your whip smart review, Jade, I can see the entire book, its pros and cons, and know enough to decide I don't really want to spend my time on it. Thanks for posting this!


Ryan Bonham Ah so you're one of those "I don't like SNL is funny so it's not" types.
Got it.
Annnnd the misogyny card is played too. Lol. Classic.


Ruth McG Mate the book is so obviously mysoganistic. u must be quite dumb if u can't realise that


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