The Ex-boyfriend's Handbook - Matt Dunn

For some unknown reason, I do seem to stick to books written by women. This is probably because I mainly read the Chick-Lit genre most, and these are generally written by women, but I will read books written by men if they appeal. One such writer is the hilarious Matt Dunn. I read one of his books called "From Here to Paternity" (reviewed on Dooyoo!) in Mauritius last year and loved it so when I found out he had a new book out last month, I grabbed a copy. But I then found out it's a sequel to one of his previous books, The Ex-boyfriend's Handbook, so I had to hot-foot it down to the library to read the prequel first as I didn't want to spoil my enjoyment of ...  Read the complete review

As the old song goes "Breaking up is hard to do". Edward Middleton, the her of "The Ex Boyfriend's handbook" by Matt Dunn can certainly sympathize with this. After over a decade together his girlfriend Jane has suddenly upped and left him to find herself in Tibet for three months taking most of the furniture from their flat with her. She suggests he refinds himself as he's become stuck in a rut and "let himself go so she's letting him go". Edward has three months to sort himself out and regain the love of his life. Can he do it? Thus is the beginning of a fairly enjoyable e comic romp through blokiness, speed dating and make overs with ...  Read the complete review

There aren't many books about relationships and romance that are written by men its mostly a women dominated genre so it was refreshing to find this book and see what it's like from a mans perspective. I really enjoyed reading this book, it well written easy to read, funny, and heart warming. It's very realistic and you find yourself going on a journey of self discovery with the main character. The book lets you into this characters life and you begin to emphathise with his situation. The general plot is that having been dumped by his long term girlfriend Edward Middleton has get back in the game by making himself appear attractive to the opposite sex. You see his ...  Read the complete review

The Ex Boyfriends Handbook by Matt Dunn is a rather Amusing and at times touching novel that will strike a chord with both men and women alike. The Book follows the plight of Edward, who recently dumped by his long term girlfriend, with the message its not me it's you, starts up on a mission of self improvement in order to win her back. Aided by his Best friend, the good looking, Dumb, Narcissistic and wonderfully un-politically correct TV presenter Dan he has to learn what it was that got him dumped and what he can do to fix it. The book is a must for women looking to understand the inner workings of a mans mind and a great hand book for men ...  Read the complete review