Review: Not Quite what I was Expecting
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 28, 2013
I honestly wasn't quite sure what to expect when I picked up a copy of Be the Best Online Bitch. Mostly because of the title. I'm not a prude by any stretch, but I think I was expecting something a bit more heavy on the snark and slang and far less on the actual advice.Boy was I wrong. Which just goes to show that one should never judge a book by its cover. Literally.While the book was a little short for my taste - there is certainly room to expand on the information without padding it with a bunch of fluff - I was surprised at the bare-bones approach and the intelligent advice Mr. Prefontaine had to offer. Even though, at this point, I have no intention of signing up on online dating sites, I am considering it and Be the Best Online Bitch does contain great advice that will not only help me decide whether I'm going to or not, but will help me navigate, if not avoid completely, the pitfalls that come with what can be a very impersonal way to meet someone.The book does seem to be geared more toward those living in urban areas, but the advice he offers is general enough to be applicable to anyone regardless of where she lives. And it's all common sense stuff - stuff so common sense that we tend to forget about it. And despite his use of the term "bitch," (which was far less liberally applied than I thought it would be) Prefontaine does not talk down to his female audience. His writing is straightforward and blunt, but it's not tasteless and doesn't over-strive to be funny or witty. I did find myself giggling at a number of spots - apparently we have the same sense of humor.All-in-all, Be the Best Bitch Online would be a great book to have on your bookshelf if you're hitting the online dating sites or considering giving it a go.