Twenty-one Truths About Love: A Novel

I was provided an advance e-galley of this novel from the publisher, St. Martin's Press, through Netgalley.

If you've ever wondered if a book comprised completely of lists would work, Matthew Dicks has proven that it does. This book is a breath of fresh air. Easy to read--but packing plenty of heart--I found myself wanting to highlight every other line and laughing out loud. And I might have even been crying at the end.

What I loved. In lists, of course:

1. Dan is a complex narrator who is self-deprecating and emotional (i.e., human).
2. Dan quit his job to open a book store.
3. Dan cries.
4. Dan is not afraid to admit he loves his wife more than anything in the world. Repeatedly.
5. Dan is funny.
6. I might be in love with Dan.
7. Oh, and I love the Book of the Month lists! Books mentioned in books equals bonus points.

This is a perfect book to cleanse your pallet. One of those books to read after you've finished a beast of a book. (Like The Goldfinch, for instance.) I would most assuredly read more from this author, and even reread this one.

I really liked this book. Even though the fact it's written entirely in lists makes it a little difficult to follow sometimes, it was so funny