This was a very uniquely written book. One would think it would be incredibly hard to tell a story just using lists. I found Dan's list funny and sometimes sad. I liked that he showed his vulnerable side in his lists. He also had no problem expressing when he was wrong. I think I would have liked to her a bit more of Jill's side of their life but that would have been a much different book.

If you are looking for a new interesting way to hear/read a story this book is for you!!

I really loved Bill. He was such a warm addition to this book.



I received an ARC from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press

Unfortunately, this format is just not for me. It was a very original idea, I just lost interest after a few pages. Won't be reviewing.

Quick read, what I would call a palate cleanser. Format works better than expected. Expect some cries of "white male privilege." I'm probably too old for this book - too much millenial angst.

The concept of this book - and the way it is written, in small postings/list form - is quite new to me. Because of this format, you can easily burn through the book in one day. However, the main character, Daniel, is not very likable. It's hard to have sympathy for a character who seems so spineless as to let pretty much everyone walk over him throughout the whole book. That being said, the story kept my interest and I finished it with maybe a tear or two in my eye. I won't recommend it but I also won't say don't read it.

Twenty-one Truths About This Book
1. Dan is not a good guy and that's okay.
2. He is, in fact, an interesting character.
3. The list format of this book was the real draw. It made an otherwise simple plot structure compelling and the overall book completely devourable.
4. Dan and his comments on his wife's religion became a bit over the top. It could have been a place for a perfect discussion about households with mixed religious backgrounds. But, in the book's defence, this made sense for his character (Is this one point? I'm classing it as one point)
5. Jill is an angel, she has no flaws. Because her husband idolises her.
6. I like Patrick more than Dan.
7. Jill probably did too.
8. I think Dan likes Patrick more than Dan,
9. Steve is the real MVP of this whole book.
10. Scratch that. Bill is the MVP and every time he got emotional it hurt my heart.
11. The interactions between Jill and Bill seemed a bit over the top.
12. That's my issue with the book and why it is a 5-star read. Dan came out on top. He got everything he wanted. The lack of consequences for him was truly astounding. He wasn't even the one to fix his own mistakes.
13. The titular list was kind of a letdown. But its a good book title.
14. Didn't really like the poem at the end.
15. But the character interactions were gold.
16. I want a little Debbie Snack Cake.
17. Dan is funny.
18. Again about the structure. It tells me everything I need to know without being boring and lets the writer hold the perfect amount back from the reader so the intrigue is still there.
19. I will now be wary if I ever go to a bingo hall.
20. I want Bill to adopt me.
21. I want Dan to face the music. I hope he’s a good dad.

(ARC sent via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review)

This book is written in list format. I just couldn't get into the style and didn't enjoy it. It is a quick read and it was interesting his style of writing but I couldn't get into the story.

I read this book in one sitting!! It went along fast. This book made me cry and laugh! The writing style was great!

The list device got tiresome--perhaps a bit of typical narration thrown in with the lists would've made it less tiresome. The main character isn't very sympathetic. I am sorry to say I learned no truths about love.

The concept of this book is great, a story told in the form of lists. However, I really didn’t like the main character. He was just so whiny and insufferable and all he does is complain. The book was all over the place and I had a really hard time finishing it. The ending was super WTF and needed to be flushed out rather than rushed along to end the story.

This is a witty and engaging account of a married man and the joys and pitfalls of love. Written in diary and list form, it is engaging and thoroughly enjoyable!

I voluntarily read and review an advanced copy of Twenty-One Truths About Love. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

One of a kind! The list format was the most original idea I have ever seen attempted in a novel. It is amazing how well it worked. A timid man who found his spine, Dan was a character with whom it was easy to relate. Again, I am impressed and amazed at how emotions, conversations and actions were conveyed through lists alone. This was a great storyline to begin with, made all the more interesting by the list format. (I could maybe see a series following other characters...since I would hope that Dan's life will calm down a bit now!) VERY COOL!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Matthew Dicks for the ARC!!!

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for an advanced read in exchange for this review.

I really wanted to like this book, but I gave up after the first few chapters.  It is written in lists.  The main character writes lists, but I felt annoyed after the first chapter of lists.  I wanted a bit of story telling.  I admire the author's creativity, but the list format does not really work for a novel.  I've read novels that were entirely of letters, but those you are able to get a story out of.

This is a unique way of imparting the philosophy and memoir of a very talented author. Dicks manages to engage the reader and deliver a solid plot with lists, and more lists! Yet there is a cohesion and plot line within this unusual delivery system.

We read lists about Dan’s transition into fatherhood and a new career (?) as a bookstore owner. The reader understands his complicated relationship with his wife, his child, his father, his wife’s dead husband, amazing to learn so much from these lists.

Bravo, such a clever way to produce a fascinating novel.

Thanks Netgalley for such a great read

Twenty-One Truths About Love is an extraordinary way of telling a story but not in typical story form. It is humorous yet gives an inside view of the author's feelings about his marriage, life, and career. I read this book straight through as the humor was so addicting.

Such an endearing book! I was sure that reading a book written in list format would drive me crazy, but it was quite the opposite. Dan is an infuriating narrator, and I promise that you will want to reach through the pages to slap him across the head more than once in this book. But, you will find the predicament Dan finds himself in to be relatable and his strategy for solving his problems hilarious. I can't wait to read more by this author!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Now this book is adorable. I absolutely loved the storytelling through listmaking - how inventive and clever! I also felt as though Dan's internal monologue was brilliant, his stream of conscious entirely relatable, and that the book was overall enchanting. It's a quicker read, and definitely lighthearted. I highly recommend this - especially to those that often don't find that they like reading - this will surely draw you in!

This was a very cute idea and I am very fond of lists - however I found it very difficult to read this way.

This was a lovely and surprisingly sweet book. The list writing style of writing was unique and captivating. The narrator was honest, reflective and I felt pulled along on his journey and rooting on for his strange successes. It was touching, insightful, and captivating. Thank you for allowing me early access to this novel.

Daniel Mayrock is struggling to find his way as a man, a husband & a potential father. His story is told entirely in lists...lists he makes himself as a form of therapy. I loved getting this perspective on a character, his lists show his sense of humor & his feelings of inadequacy through his own personal thoughts. Funny, sad, uplifting but always relatable. A must read!

I received this book "Twenty-one Truths About Love" from NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own. I thought the concept of the book was different. Not sure I really liked it. I will say it was okay. Since it was a different type of book I will add the star to make it 2 stars.