Back in May we posted the news about Zoe Strimpel's new
dating book, What the Hell is He Thinking? and were delighted to receive a
copy.
I'll start by saying that I've never bought a dating manual before. Or, for that matter, any book relating to finding a relationship. Admittedly, my foray into books of this nature ended when I picked up that of a friend some years ago, read three pages, and put it down. But after reading a newspaper article by Ms Strimpel, I was interested to see what she had to say in her book. And it sounded like a great read.
In fact, I wouldn't class Zoe's book as a dating 'guide', but more of a helpful addition to any girl's knowledge on the subject of men. Kind of!
In What the Hell is He Thinking? (All the Questions You've Ever Asked About Men Answered), journalist Zoe has taken the subject of dating to a new level. After countless discussions with friends about dating dilemmas in the past, Zoe decided to do something a little bit different. She talked to guys. Sure, it sounds like quite an easy solution, but after much confusion over what goes on in the male mind, it seemed like the right thing to do. And thus, What The Hell is He Thinking? began.
In the book, Zoe meets many, many men, and asks them a handful of relationship questions (specifically the Eighty Questions You Most Want Men to Answer). The questions, such as 'Why does he spend every night at yours, but refuse to move in?' and 'why does he flirt and invite you over without making a move?' are answered by a selection of men, followed by a conclusion. The book covers everything from first dates to moving in and ex situations and sex issues. It's divided into eight parts, each consisting of a variety of honestly-answered questions.
Zoe's writing is rather witty and straight to the point, and I enjoyed reading this book. Despite being in a long-term relationship, I found it interesting to read what guys think about so many relationship issues and situations. It made for a fun, light read and full of handy, blunt information - Zoe really has delved into the minds of men to get the answers to some of the most common dating questions with some fantastically truthful results!
Rating: 5/5
