I haven't ever read a book like this. It is essentially a comedy book written by two authors who focus only on one topic - gender differences.

Most of it is written in transcript form. The premise is that the two authors have never met and have these conversations by telephone. A chapter is comprised a conversation of quick and funny back and forths on the topic of the day.

The transcript format was a little tedious to read after a while - I think it would have been better with more breaks from it. There were sometimes very small breaks where the authors would each write a list or something like that at the end of a chapter but 90% of the book is in this transcript form.

Despite it's drawbacks, my favorite part of the transcript gimmick is the way it allowed for a silent response by one person (just an empty space) after the other person said something that they found hard to respond to. It was always funny to me. I am not sure why - but cracks me up when someone is left at a loss for words.

Beyond that - the topics ranged from really interesting to kind of silly. I felt like sometimes the authors would go pretty low for a joke and that's when the book fell short.

Basically a good silly read that has some poignant moments of insightful social commentary. ( )

After reading this delightful, innovative, and very funny combined effort from Gene Weingarten and Gina Barreca, I’m surprised it’s not better-known.

Our two authors collaborate in a back-and-forth dialogue, each taking the side of his or her sex, trying to make the case that the members of the opposition are clearly at fault for all of those trivial arguments, and are maybe also insane. Although I believe Weingarten gets the better of most exchanges (well, as a man, I would), both writers hit many high points.

Topics range widely, but the humor never fails – this is a snappy, entertaining, and sometimes even thought-provoking study of human nature(s). The book is also cleverly edited and laid out, giving the impression of a real conversation in which wit can sparkle.

Recommended. ( )

This book is a must read for anyone who ever wants to have a relationship (romantic or not) with the opposite sex. Gene and Gina (yeah, it's a cute correlation, they know) have a great written chemistry. I laughed on EVERY single page. There was only one spot of bad logic (on the part of Gina) that is distracting, but the rest of the book more than makes up for it. It's a wonderfully fast read that is guaranteed to teach you something about being with "stupid." ( )