The Modern Gentleman

Meghan Quinn

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humorous dating advice

romantic comedy

unique character perspectives

conversational prose style

quick and engaging pacing

relatable modern

awkward romantic encounters

distinct character personalities

lighthearted reading experience

comedic twists and turns

witty pop culture references

In "The Modern Gentleman" by Meghan Quinn, Wes, the author of an online advice column, is tasked with dating a woman to provide real-life examples for his articles. The story follows Wes and June as they navigate their relationship, filled with hilarious dates and unexpected twists. The book is primarily written from Wes' point of view, giving readers a unique perspective on the unfolding events. With elements of comedy, romance, and character growth, the plot keeps readers engaged from start to finish.

Characters:

Characters are depicted with distinct personalities that contribute to the story's humor, with Wes being charmingly inept and June as an endearing counterpart.

Writing/Prose:

The prose is marked by humor and a conversational tone that engages the reader while delivering witty commentary and pop culture references.

Plot/Storyline:

The story revolves around Wes, who writes about romance while failing to implement his advice in reality, leading to humorous and awkward encounters with June.

Setting:

Set in a contemporary context, the story incorporates relatable modern themes and amusing situations.

Pacing:

Pacing is quick and engaging, with minimal angst, allowing for a swift and enjoyable reading experience.

I stare at the can in my hand and shamelessly nod. Yup, I am. I’m also wearing cut-off sweatpants and a neon orange Hawaiian shirt I wore once for a destination wedding in Hawaii. It’s a far cry from ...

Notes:

Wes writes advice articles on becoming a gentleman while trying to woo women.

He meets June in a hilarious way involving a dog and some dog poop.

The story is mostly told from Wes's point of view, with June's perspective at the end.

June has old-fashioned views on dating and doesn't know Wes is documenting their experiences.

The book opens with a funny breakup scene for Wes.

The romance has a slow burn and focuses on emotional connection rather than steaminess.

Wes thinks he's sophisticated but often ends up in funny situations due to his cluelessness.

The humor is highlighted through quirky characters and funny antics.

The writing style makes readers feel like they are listening to the characters tell their story.

Many readers appreciate the pop culture references throughout the book.

Has Romance?

The romance in The Modern Gentleman is a significant focus, with a high level of romantic interactions between the characters.

implied steam level

From The Publisher:

Have you ever hit rock bottom? I embarrassingly have.It's why I'm wearing my girl's decorative scarf over my head, clutching her lady drink to my chest, and singing ever so softly to Joni Mitchell while swaying back and forth. This is what therapists refer to as LOSING IT. Oldest story in the book: boy meets girl, boy falls for girl, boy screws up MASSIVELY, girl tells boy to suffocate in the fruits of his very own unborn children. Heard it before? I'm sure you have.So what's so different about this story? Well, it's about me, The Modern Gentleman, New York City's top advice columnist, and my rather ungraceful downfall from my pristinely polished pedestal.It's about a girl I met who threw all my proven theories to the wind and left me awkward, needy, and absolutely head-over-wingtipped shoes in love.This is a story about June Lacy and how she single-handedly dismantled The Modern Gentleman.

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