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Although I enjoyed this book, I found it unrealistic. Taken as just entertainment it hits the mark squarely. But anyone looking for any deeper meaning or commentary on the state of relations between men and women may find it lacking. True, the dating scene is often a "Liar's Game" as folks with major issues lie and withhold information to make themselves more attractive; however, I don't see folks with this type of baggage making a long-term relationship work.
Dana is manipulative, bossy and volatile. She also has a nasty little habit of licking Vince's gum before putting it in his mouth. That really annoyed me. Vince is weak and lacks direction. He's stuck in a dead-end job, in a crummy apartment, pining away for an ex-wife who never loved him and a child that he is not allowed to see.
The not-so-happy couple is surrounded by other troubled couples -- the feuding lesbians across the hall, Dana's friend Gerri and her young stud and Vince's Jehri curl-wearing pal Womack and his wife. These subplots allow the writer to explore class issues and formerly taboo topics. Dickey provides an interesting treatment of those issues though it does have the feel of a tabloid.
For this genre, this book is pretty good. I would however like to see Mr. Dickey expand his horizons and tackle something other than dysfunctional relationships. Also, it would be great if he could for once include a normal, likeable female character.
Vince and Dana embark on a relationship that seems destined for the altar. They are chugging along nicely until the truth derails their love train. The big question then becomes will love conquer all? Vince's struggle to see his daughter and Dana's struggle to be rid of her ex leads to a roller coaster ride of emotions.
The book's other characters, along with Mr. Dickey's wit and style produced a book that is a quick read, funny, and will certainly tug at the heart of any reader that has been in a relationship.
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