Make no mistake: this book is funny. Alderton’s background in journalism and podcasting (she co-hosts The High Low alumni favorite) means her dialogue crackles. The entertainment value lies in the cringe comedy. Andy is a walking red flag of insecurity, yet you root for him. The stand-up comedy scenes are so well-researched that you can hear the hecklers. It is a page-turner not because of a murder mystery, but because you are desperate to see if Andy will crash his ex’s new partner’s car (yes, that happens).

If you absolutely cannot wait and have zero budget:

The most discussed element of this book in the literary community is its narration. Alderton writes from the perspective of a man, and she does so with frightening accuracy.

In a move many readers call "chef’s kiss," the final section of the book shifts to Jen’s perspective, providing a jarring and necessary counter-narrative to Andy's version of events.

The format is the gold standard for digital readers because it is "reflowable." Unlike a PDF, which is essentially a static image of a page, an EPUB allows you to: Adjust font size and style. Change background colors (great for night reading).

"You can't leave yet," the baritone chuckled. "We’re just getting to the part where he stalks her Instagram."

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