Jessica

Superb!

Reviewed: 06-22-24

This third book was so rewarding in the trilogy! Expertly written, masterfully told story. I love these characters and Rebecca Roanhorse!

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Good until the end and then it went wrong

Reviewed: 07-25-21

The author is correct in his psychological assessment of boomers as sociopaths. However, he shows his own sociopathic tendencies of being part of the 1% (he is very wealthy) when he tries to provide suggestions about how we can course correct policies. He puts too much emphasis on people needing to save money for retirement while ignoring the fact that decades of stagnant low wages not keeping up with the increasing cost of living and economic recessions have left many millions of people unable to save. One cannot budget themself out of poverty; they need to be paid more and the boomer led companies have made sure to keep wages low and costs high. The author also asserts that corporations do pay taxes but that a lower rate would help them stay in the US. Given when this book was written, the author still had data to show him that the largest, richest companies like GE, Amazon, the health insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and many others pay literally zero dollars in taxes. That allots for billions of dollars they are not paying back into society. The taxes of the rich do not subsidize the taxes of the poor. Why does the author think that people who can barely make ends meet should be paying really anything in taxes comes off as out of touch and cruel. Also, he says the defense and military have been “starved.” I’m not sure how he can assert this when the military budget is the only thing that gets increased funding every single year. He fails to mention that reallocating just 1-2% of the military budget would provide enough funding for the entitlement programs and other human infrastructure we need to catch up to other modern countries of the world. The vast majority of Americans pay more than they should be in taxes; it’s the ultra-rich and corporations who are cheating society, and yes, those companies are led by boomers. The rich are not subsidizing the rest of the population. What a false assertion! Also, the attacks on Bernie Sanders seem a bit unwarranted and more personal or self serving. I thought this book was goof until the last couple chapters. I’m unashamedly returning this book though. The author doesn’t need my money and I don’t appreciate his misleading readers at the end with what solutions he offers.

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2 people found this helpful

My new favorite book

Reviewed: 11-18-19

Thank you, Lane, for writing this book! I had an abusive childhood home life too and don’t have a family either. I’m also in my late 30’s and single, so everything you talked about from spending the holidays alone to solo travel resonated with me. I am comforted by the fact that you understand me and what I’ve been through. I’m going to listen to this book over and over again. I love you!

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Delightful and fun!

Reviewed: 12-04-17

Yes, it’s somewhat predictable, but isn’t every rom com? There is a fun message of empowerment for women while navigating the difficult dating terrain of modern times. The main characters are endearing and entertaining. I really enjoyed this story!

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