Review: Hillarious, Observational & Deeply Moving
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 5, 2013
There are many things I liked about this book. Author Rachel Thompson has a unique voice that can make even the most mundane topics seem hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. There were times, I worried she fell into stereotypes but I realized she explores these ideas rather than bluntly stating them as fact. Her brilliance lies in breaking down the walls of misunderstanding that plague relationships. Men and women are different but they can love each other. They only must learn to laugh at the little things as Thompson has so well.The strength of A Walk in the Snark is not only humor, however. I appreciated the serious elements, dealing with the suicide of her ex-boyfriend. It made the book truly significant for me. She says many important things with comedy, but none as poignantly or raw. I thought over her words when he reached out to her. I wondered what I might have said in the same situation. To be honest, I have no idea. It's tragic to think of one person holding someone together long after they break-up. I wish her ex could have moved on and been happy. I wish that of all who reach that point of no return.