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Modern Romance - A Review

 



(17 of 2021)
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'Modern Romance' by Aziz Ansari
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Well, here's is how the flowchart for this one goes-
About to start Dating? Read it.
No? Dating already? Read it. 
No? In a relation and going/not going steady? Read it. 
Married already? Read it. 
Past marriage and all the social shenanigans? Still Read It! 
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Aziz has taken a very detailed and entertaining tour of the modern love and dating scenario. This book compiles everything related to romance under the sun - from asking for that first date to Online Dating AKA swipe left-right scenario (well, in a country where Conscription isn't mandatory, that's the only Left and Right we do). 
Not only that, it does your handholding into old school issues even when you've found your the One or getting in and out (ugh, not a euphemism) of relations (see!) - Sexting, Cheating, Snooping and Break ups (Jerk Trap : it even has a chapter on breaking up over Phone Calls and Texts (You Gen Z You 🙄)).
My fav chapter is Chapter No 5, where it talks about Romance and Dating Cultures between two Romantic Polar Opposites - the country of shy 'Herbivore' Asian Males - Japan and the city of Pumas and catcalling 'Carnivores' - Buenos Aires. The comparison was very interesting and refreshing to read. So single ladies, you'll know where to head to depending on if you're into good or bad boys.
The term 'Histérico' very much reminded me of our regular Indian 'Macho' but 'Bahu toh Ma laegi' men. #menwillbemen 🤣
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The only downside is the Comedy. Don't pick this one up if you don't like funny, rib tickling, relatable commentary when you read a book. 
Well who am I kidding? He's funnier than me. Go get this book!😜
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For the research and not overdoing the jokes, I'll give this Jock and his book 4/5.
Happy Dating/Snooping/Catcalling and then getting beaten up.. Or whatever. 😊
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#anamslibrary #anamsreview #nerdfest #romance #dating #tinder #herbivore #carnivore #tenga #histerico #chongo #oktoomuch 😉 


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