Mary's Review: Quirkyalone by Sasha Cagen

For many among the community Valentine's Day is a special kind of torture, wherein one watches the rather nauseating romantic displays of others while questioning one's own worth. For those who find themselves often alone, not willing to settle just for the sake of a relationship, there is a book for you. Know that you are not alone. The great thing about quirkyalone is that it is so relatable in a nation that is obsessed with the wedding. The insights of this book have a way of ringing true in an 'aha, I never thought of that before, but yes!' sort of manner. Its regretable that the book is so short (fewer than 200 pages, with many photographs), and that it never quite seems to strike a rhythmn between its personal stories and the overarching cataloguing of the quirkyalone in its various guises. Because both aspects are enjoyable this is quite easy to overlook, and the pacing of the book never feels lagging or dull. A warning to readers-heed the quiz at the beginning of the book. This is not a read for those outside of the quirkyalone affinity, who will more likely find it to be ridiculous and even pathetic than insightful and comforting. To those of you among the club, welcome. We've been expecting you.
Final verdict: 4Q, 3P