A Walk in the Snark

Mar 03, 2011 L.M. Stull rated it 5 of 5 stars

I met Rachel through her blog and the IBC. Oh lord, is this lady funny! And talented!

A Walk in the Snark is a fine collection of snarky posts about relationships, about men, about woman, about how they interact. It also has some truly heartfelt passages in it about loss, about love and how the two go hand-in-hand.

This is a book worth picking up and reading. It is a refreshing, daring, frank discussion about all things man and woman.

Bravo to Rachel on her debut! I most certainly cannot wait to...more

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Jan 28, 2011 Daniel Audet rated it 5 of 5 stars

Ok, I must confess, when I got an advance copy of this truly funny, well written and insightful collection of perspectives from "Our Lady of the Redheads" (@RachelintheOC on Twitter) I thought, "Okay, here we go...) I'm a guy so, like most guys I'm, like,: "What?", with that blank look and a trace of fear and rebellion in my eyes...But, Rachel cleverly had me by the first few sentences so I had to read on, if for no other reason than to gain insight to the updated doctrine of woman-ness so I cou...more

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Mar 18, 2013 Judie rated it 2 of 5 stars

Blogger Rachel Thompson offers advice for turning a blog into a book. To determine whether it would have a market, she suggests asking “Have you experienced something that few others have? “It really doesn’t matter [what it is] as long as your experience is so far afield from everyday life so that people can escape into your book for a little while.” Or “You write about fairly ordinary topics, yet have a unique spin on them.”
A WALK IN THE SNARK, a collection of essays originally posted on her...more Blogger Rachel Thompson offers advice for turning a blog into a book. To determine whether it would have a market, she suggests asking “Have you experienced something that few others have? “It really doesn’t matter [what it is] as long as your experience is so far afield from everyday life so that people can escape into your book for a little while.” Or “You write about fairly ordinary topics, yet have a unique spin on them.”
A WALK IN THE SNARK, a collection of essays originally posted on her blog is in the latter category. Some of her observations are on the mark. I couldn’t identify with others. She provides humorous insight into relations and differences between men and women dealing with their daily lives, children, children, and work. I think every reader will find something which will make them say, “Tell me about it. Been there. Done that.”
An important section deals with being in an abusive relationship but being blind to it, despite warnings from others, because she was in love. Later on she refers to two broken arms I don’t know whether they were hers or her daughters because she doesn’t offer an explanation.
She points out the differences in the way men and women perceive things. “Women think tender is something their men should be; men think tender is something their steak should be.”
Among the differences are food, temperature, the television remote control (“They turn it up simply because they can.”), and men interrupting and changing the subject because the woman stops to take a breath.
Some of the essays present neither her nor her spouse in a positive light: She thinks it’s cute when her five-year-old daughter memorizes the words to Bohemian Rhapsody and sings about how she killed a man. (Why should the child have even heard the song let alone hear it often enough to memorize it?) She writes about arguments and drinking vodka while trying to convince her husband take their young son for a walk in the park. His excuse for not doing it? He has to take the dog for a walk. She’s highly into designer labels and gets upset because her husband throws the paper towels he uses to wash his hands on the floor instead of into the wastepaper basket. She doesn’t seem to care about ecology and using (and reusing) cloth towels instead of wasteful paper.
I think this book provided me with enough information about her writing that I won’t be reading any more of them.
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Jan 05, 2013 Ben Ditmars rated it 5 of 5 stars

There are many things I liked about this book. Author Rachel Thompson has a unique voice that can make even the most mundane topics seem hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud on several occasions. There were times, I worried she fell into stereotypes but I realized she explores these ideas rather than bluntly stating them as fact. Her brilliance lies in breaking down the walls of misunderstanding that plague relationships. Men and women are different but they can love each other. They only...more

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Jun 10, 2012 Books Mom rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction, humor

I admit, I wasn't sure what to expect when I opted to review this book. I wasn't familiar with the author at all, but I have a pretty warped, rather sarcastic sense of humor, so didn't think I could go wrong. And I didn't... much.

Even when I struggled to identify with the somewhat stereotypical man vs. women thing in this book, I enjoyed it. You see, I'm not a girly-girl. I own about five pairs of shoes (one for each purpose: sneakers, hiking boots, snow boots, flip-flops, and pumps), I see the...more I admit, I wasn't sure what to expect when I opted to review this book. I wasn't familiar with the author at all, but I have a pretty warped, rather sarcastic sense of humor, so didn't think I could go wrong. And I didn't... much.

Even when I struggled to identify with the somewhat stereotypical man vs. women thing in this book, I enjoyed it. You see, I'm not a girly-girl. I own about five pairs of shoes (one for each purpose: sneakers, hiking boots, snow boots, flip-flops, and pumps), I see the hair-stylist once a year (if I'm lucky and work up the energy), couldn't care less about jewelry (the only thing of value I have is my wedding ring) and don't even know what a cosmopolitan is. The charm of Sex in the City was lost on me.

So, when the author ran with the assumption that we were all similar in type, it made it a little hard for me to identify, but as I pushed forward, I realized the truth is, under that wrapper we are all much the same. She may wear Manolo's, and my most expensive shoes are my Crocs, but we feel the same about those things that matter.

I did a lot of nodding, snorting in laughter, and just plain grinning as I continued. The part about the remote control and men -- absolutely right on. And, she makes it clear she's not ridiculing anyone, but simply finding the fun and humor in real life (at least life in the OC -- write what you know, right?). I think we can all appreciate it, smile and smirk (because it's true: my husband can't change the toilet paper roll ... I swear, it's a universal fact that men are genetically unable to do so).

Before you think it's all fun and games, though, think again. She addresses a very real problem some women live through: domestic abuse. With the same depth of emotion she entertains us with, she puts a face on the fear. She doesn't pull punches, but puts her experience out there in the hope it will help someone else. I admire her for digging deep and being willing to share what she went through.

A Walk in the Snark was a very enjoyable read. It's uplifting, definitely fun and surprisingly edifying. More, I was excited to see she has a blog on which this book is based, so that means I can keep on enjoying her insight into life even though I've finished reading the last page. I'm so pleased I was introduced to this author...because I'm absolutely a fan.

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Jan 04, 2012 Paul Ellis rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: kindle, humor

This book is a fast-paced, easy read; alternating between hysterically funny observations about the differences in the way men and women approach life and poignant, sometimes raw, recollections of personal experiences and revelations.

There has been some noise that this is a "Woman's book". Nope, I don't think so. I wouldn't classify this as Chick-Lit either. I think that's too narrow. Nor is it a feminist, male-bashing manifesto. It's more like a general field guide to relationships in the wild....more This book is a fast-paced, easy read; alternating between hysterically funny observations about the differences in the way men and women approach life and poignant, sometimes raw, recollections of personal experiences and revelations.

There has been some noise that this is a "Woman's book". Nope, I don't think so. I wouldn't classify this as Chick-Lit either. I think that's too narrow. Nor is it a feminist, male-bashing manifesto. It's more like a general field guide to relationships in the wild. Rachel's kinda like a red-headed, Marlin Perkins.

There is no presumption of gender superiority here. Her razor sharp wit dissects the communication blockage between males and females and surprise! We are both to blame! Or not, because blame is so negative ... I digress.

As a guy, I laughed so hard I cried. There were times when the observations stung a bit ("Manesia" for example), but if you're honest with yourself, you have to see the humor. The interactions are, for the most part, spot on (more on that later).

But, fair warning; if you haven't a sense of humor regarding the foibles of your gender, don't read A Walk in the Snark. It'll just piss you off.

I don't want to give anything away but (I'm going to), if you can buy into the concept that men speak directly to a point and women speak in circles because it's an intellectual manifestation of physical characteristics, then this book is for you!

Now for the part that's not quite spot on; I'm not sure I fully agree with the assertion that men are from Seinfeld and women are from Friends. I think it more likely that men are from Monday Night Football. That's why we have to have the remote and can't pick up paper towels. "Flag on the play!...."

In any event, I highly recommend it for anyone who has ever had a relationship. Or is thinking about one. Or thinks that relationships are wonderful. Or stupid. Well, pretty much everybody.

In the interests of full disclosure, I couldn't tell you exactly when or where I stumbled upon Rachel, but I believe that Twitter was involved. I'm not sure if it was at fault, but it certainly is to blame.

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Jul 05, 2011 Lauren Murphy rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: memoir

This review was first posted @ The Australian Bookshelf

I’ll start by saying, that I ‘listened’ to this ebook using my (brand new!) Kindle ‘text to speech’ settings. It was my first experience in using this and luckily, this book was perfect to try. The author has a conversational style of writing that worked really well as an audio.

The first few pages seemed to be a bit of disclaimer, reviews and a bit of babble and I was beginning to think it was going to be a bit trashy especially when she sta...more This review was first posted @ The Australian Bookshelf

I’ll start by saying, that I ‘listened’ to this ebook using my (brand new!) Kindle ‘text to speech’ settings. It was my first experience in using this and luckily, this book was perfect to try. The author has a conversational style of writing that worked really well as an audio.

The first few pages seemed to be a bit of disclaimer, reviews and a bit of babble and I was beginning to think it was going to be a bit trashy especially when she started to chat about some of the male and female ‘stereotypical’ behaviours. Perhaps I couldn’t really relate completely to Rachel’s description of a man because I am one of those lucky few who have a thoughtful, domesticated boyfriend who actually enjoys cleaning and puts the toilet seat down! And I on the other hand am guilty of not replacing the toilet paper roll! But, in spite of all that I was actually laughing out loud, which is saying a lot when a computerised robot was reading out the jokes!

What I found particularly interesting was the topic of Rachel’s prior abusive relationship. As I work in a professional role with many women victims of domestic violence I was interested in what she had to say and whether it would be of any use to women who are currently in those situations and reading her book. Fortunately, Rachel seemed to have processed the experience and has some insight into where she was in her life at the time and to reflect back on that time with some level of objectivity.

I think this book is a compilation of Rachel’s blog posts and so at times it was repetitive and I did get a little bit bored. However, I couldn’t just turn the page because I was listening to it while driving to work- so just had to put up with it until she moved on to something new. Rachel talks about relationships, parenting and how men and women differ in their communication styles, needs and wants. I wonder if stay at home mums with kids may relate to Rachel more than what I did? But overall, it was an enjoyable read (listen)- it didn’t change my life, but I had a couple of laughs so I am pretty satisfied.
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Jun 19, 2011 Augusto Pinaud rated it 5 of 5 stars

I grab this book after I read the review from Maxwell Cynn, the book was in my list, yes the I may never read all the books I wish list.

I have never met Rachel, but I know that she is part of the IBC that I am actively participating, and she was one of the people that was behind the incredible Blog for Troops that I participate in Memorial Weekend.

This book is a collection of articles/post she had on her blog (that I also discover recently), if you had never read it, stop reading here, go there....more

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Apr 05, 2011 aobibliophile™ rated it 5 of 5 stars

We are strong, no one can tell us we're wrong Searchin' our hearts for so long, both of us knowing Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar

when i picked up this book to read and review, i was not expecting to be laughing half the time. apparently the "battle of the sexes" is far from over and it takes place not only in my neighborhood and home but also in Rachel's OC household - that's Orange County and not Obsessive Compulsive as i unerringly thought of much to my embarrassment.
now the the remaining...more We are strong, no one can tell us we're wrong Searchin' our hearts for so long, both of us knowing Love Is A Battlefield - Pat Benatar

when i picked up this book to read and review, i was not expecting to be laughing half the time. apparently the "battle of the sexes" is far from over and it takes place not only in my neighborhood and home but also in Rachel's OC household - that's Orange County and not Obsessive Compulsive as i unerringly thought of much to my embarrassment.
now the the remaining half found me a little introspective as Rachel relates a part of her life that's disturbing, sad and painful. her trips down memory lane struck me as i looked at my own mortality, the wrong decisions i made, the negative actions i did and its consequences in my life and in others.
i am not from the US or Canada and despite the cultural differences and geographical location, i was somehow convinced as Rachel puts it that we men are indeed from Seinfeld and women are from Friends. she does have some uncanny observations. i tested a few among my male friends and colleagues. predictably, the results were positive.
i have to raise a white flag to some of her allegations. though i believe that there are always exceptions to the rule, Rachel still made me think and laugh at myself then laugh again and think some more:
* i know i have more than 5 microSD cards, 4 SD cards, 5 thumb drives, a box of double layered Read-Write DVDs, a 320 Gigabyte external drive and my laptop has a 451 Gigabyte RAM but i still want more storage space. i am even thinking of having my own server at home. why? i just want to and need to!
* i can do watercolor landscapes and play the recorder but i never did manage to insert the toilet paper properly in its little space in our bathroom. why? beats me.
* i like things in order and organized but there are moments when i am done preparing a meal that i view cleaning the kitchen counter and sink as a none life-threatening situation and therefore does not warrant an immediate response. it can wait. why? refer to Scarlett O'Hara's famous line.
there are a few more i want to point out but talking about them here would be something akin to self-incrimination and a possible violation of the brotherhood's #Mancode.
seriously though Rachel speaks with a voice that is funny, poignant, enlightening and real.
as i read A Walk In The Snark, i laughed and cringed at the right places. i certainly learned and picked up something here and there and i hope you would too.

Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of A Walk In The Snark from the author herself as part of the Bestseller For A Day promotion. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
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Apr 04, 2011 Ashley rated it 5 of 5 stars

It is somehow appropriate that as I’m writing this, Real Housewives of Orange County is playing in the background. Appropriate because Rachel Thompson is about as real as it gets, and couldn’t be farther from the ladies of Bravo.

The contrast between the two is striking. For everything fake on the ladies on TV (and I’m not being critical here- if it works for them, go for it) there’s an authenticity to Rachel’s writing. You feel like you know her. You wonder why it is, exactly, that you aren’t si...more It is somehow appropriate that as I’m writing this, Real Housewives of Orange County is playing in the background. Appropriate because Rachel Thompson is about as real as it gets, and couldn’t be farther from the ladies of Bravo.

The contrast between the two is striking. For everything fake on the ladies on TV (and I’m not being critical here- if it works for them, go for it) there’s an authenticity to Rachel’s writing. You feel like you know her. You wonder why it is, exactly, that you aren’t sitting on the patio with her sipping a martini, because aside from the fact that you don’t actually know her and live on opposite sides of the country, reading A Walk In the Snark feels like you’re talking with a very good friend.

Rachel’s trademark snark is what draws you in. If you head her blog, Rachel in the OC, then you’re familiar with Rachel’s take on the Mancode (Male speak for nearly anything), all things Prada, the coolness of Pat Benatar, and the power of a perfectly prepared martini. She talks about all these things in the book. I found myself smirking more than once, nodding at the familiarity of it all.

And I love the snark. I can be quite snarky myself. But where I feel Rachel really shines is in the few places where she’s quite poignant. Without divulging spoilers, I want to talk a little bit about Rachel’s recounting the sudden entrance and tragic exit of an ex back into her life. I really appreciated the vulnerability and genuine emotion Rachel shares in these passages about D.

I know that’s not a trademark of snark, but the introspection actually made me appreciate the snark more. Much like life, it takes going through the sad, awful, terrible stuff to appreciate the mundane, the ordinary, the simple things that are really quite spectacular in the way they make you love and laugh.

A Walk in the Snark is a series of essays so it is a perfect on-the-go read. When you have a few minutes, take in a quick story. Nod to yourself when she talks about the crinkled paper towels on the counter, or the importance of Prada shoes at a football party. You won’t be disappointed.(less)

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Jan 10, 2012 Kathleen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Are you ready to read a hilarious take on the age old battle of the sexes: men vs. women, and how they approach things differently? According to Rachel Thompson, the author of A Walk In The Snark, "Men are from Seinfeld, Women are from Friends." This book reads like a relationship guidebook for men and women: she discusses how men live by a set of "Mancode" rules that drives women crazy, while women utilize "Chickspeak," a language that women understand but men just don't get, and probably never...more

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Apr 07, 2011 The Pen & Muse rated it 5 of 5 stars

Thompson will dig into your heart and make you laugh with A Walk in the Snark. It’s a collection of about relationships, about men, about woman, and their interaction with each other. A Walk in the Snark is about relationships between men and women. I just love how she describes situations and you are in two categories, “Yeah I have been there” or “Yeah I have seen that”. Thompson is also a very funny woman and you will see that in our interview below as well as in the book. There are just momen...more

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Jun 17, 2011 Maxwell rated it 4 of 5 stars

I can't review A Walk In The Snark by Rachel Thompson - better known as Rachel in the OC - without reviewing the author herself. A Walk In The Snark is a collection of the best-of-the-best from the author's wildly popular blog. In this best selling eBook the reader gets a wonderful taste of different aspects of her writing - from gut-wrenching hilarious, to the quiet seriousness of the authors heart. Rachel is relentless as she deconstructs the mysteries of men, women, relationships, and the per

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I can't review A Walk In The Snark by Rachel Thompson - better known as Rachel in the OC - without reviewing the author herself. A Walk In The Snark is a collection of the best-of-the-best from the author's wildly popular blog. In this best selling eBook the reader gets a wonderful taste of different aspects of her writing - from gut-wrenching hilarious, to the quiet seriousness of the authors heart. Rachel is relentless as she deconstructs the mysteries of men, women, relationships, and the perfect martini.

In this loosely autobiographical set of short vignettes the author uses humor and a snarky attitude to tackle issues that are serious and silly with equal gusto. She skillfully explains the mancode to clueless women while helping us guys understand the maddening complexities of chickspeak. Her insightful walk-throughs guide the reader boldly across minefields like "I'm fine," and into advanced areas of training such as shopping. There is no subject, controversial or mundane, Rachel is afraid to take a swipe at.

A Walk In The Snark isn't all pokes and tickles, however. At times the author lays herself bare with heart rending candor. We are graciously allowed to share her sorrows along with her joys. The humor is often self-depreciating with the author laughing as much at herself, and her gender, as she does the men she dearly loves. Rachel likes to present the image of a snarky bitch, but she is one of the sweetest, most generous people I've met. Just don't call her cute.

I am somewhat reminded of famous columnists from the past such as Erma Bombeck, but Rachel in the OC is very much a woman of today. Her humor and delivery are fresh and new. The confused friction between men and women isn't a new source of humor, but Rachel gives it a hard backspin. Buy the book, read until you fall out of your chair laughing, then follow her blog. The snark never stops, it just keep going and going and going...

Drop in on Rachel's blog, or follow her on twitter. And make sure you tell her Max said hello.

**WARNING** Do not visit Rachel in the OC, or read A Walk In The Snark while drinking any type of beverage. This will cause damage to nearby electronics when you spew said beverage from your mouth and nose. You have been warned.

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Jan 16, 2012 Stephanie rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: non-fiction

I follow Rachel on twitter and her blog. She is hysterical. As a wife and mom I could relate to most of what she writes about. I caught myself laughing out loud. My kids would stare at me like I was crazier than normal. Rachel puts things into perspective as a working mom and wife. Her anecdotes remind me that we are not all cut out to be perfect soccer moms and I am totally ok with that.

I didn't read the book in one sitting, rather, I bounced back to it every few days because it was light, enj...more

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Jan 31, 2012 Emlyn Chand rated it 4 of 5 stars

Ladies, are you feeling a bit lonely? Or did your guy do something completely stupid and now you're frustrated beyond measure, you feel like no one in the world understands? Take A Walk in the Snark; go on, I'll wait for you to put on your schmancy Keds or New Balance trainers...

Well, Rachel Thompson is here to offer you relief from that loneliness and show that, yes, she understands what you're going through. Her personality pops off the pages as she trusts you with humorous, intimate, and some...more

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Jan 28, 2012 Jill rated it 2 of 5 stars

This was a free kindle download, and a good thing because I would have felt let-down had I purchased it. It's a collection of posts from her blog, loosely configured into a book. A few bits were funny, but most were too cliched for me. Women love shoes, guys love the remote and don't pick up after themselves. Yup, got it!

The "poignancy alert" bits about an ex-boyfriend who committed suicide felt like they belonged in another book. They were clearly heartfelt and not badly written but in the cont...more

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Jul 25, 2012 Eden Baylee rated it 5 of 5 stars

A Walk In The Snark is a collection of work from the wildly popular Rachel Thompson, also known as Rachel in the OC. I love her writing because it's fresh, no-nonsense, and she's a strong woman who isn't afraid to tell it like it is. At times, the humor is self-depreciating with the author laughing as much at herself as she does the men she loves. And trust me, she does LOVE men, but let's face it, men and women are different, and humor is often the best way to showcase these differences.

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Nov 08, 2011 Raine Thomas rated it 5 of 5 stars

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, and I honestly loved it! Humor is a genre that I rarely seek out but usually enjoy. A Walk in the Snark was no exception.

Ms. Thompson does an excellent job of balancing tales of domestic and marital "bliss and blunder" with poignant stories of a past love that hit a very tragic end. I found myself alternately laughing and tearing up as I read, which to me is the sign of a great book. Rather than serving as a mere "rehashing" of Rac...more

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Apr 07, 2011 Rosa Folgar rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book was pretty funny and quite witty. I couldnt really relate too much because I'm not married and have no kids, but her snark and sense of humor are universal. I particularly enjoyed the "man code" stuff. I found it hard to get through her ex-boyfriends stuff, mostly because it hit a little too close to my own personal little home, but overall I was amused and entertained for at least a few good hours.

I might even consider peeking in on her blog every now and then, and I totally think she...more

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Feb 11, 2012 Michelle Grogan rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am not ashamed to admit that nonfiction is not a genre I normally gravitate to, but after connecting with the author, Rachel Thompson, through Twitter and learning so much from her about using Social Media as a new indie author, so I decided to check out her book - and I am so glad that I did!!

A Walk in the Snark had me smiling and nodding my head with almost every story. It was fun, it was real. And what really brought this book home for me was not just the "snark" parts, it was the real-lif...more

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Jul 18, 2011 *Babs* rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: chick-lit, relationships, humor

I might be a little bias as I know Rachel but, this book was too good to put down. Rachel has a different view of life then some of us and it makes for a funny, totally agreeing, head turning, sarcastic read. I enjoyed every word and agreed with her a lot. Some things men and women ( one just a few things ) amaze me. Rachel makes some of the everyday issues into humor. There are also moments Rachel lets us in to her heart.

I liked the way Rachel laughs at herself and our sex. You have to laugh a...more

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Jun 06, 2012 Brenda Woody rated it 4 of 5 stars

A Walk in the Snark is a fun read that will have you nodding your head and saying out loud, ‘Yup, mine does that’ and ‘Oh, I can so relate’. Rachel Thompson takes the reader on a journey which they already experience...everyday; that is if you are married or habituating with someone.

Rachel doesn’t hate men. She loves her husband very much. She just tells you like it is; Men are from Seinfield and Women are from Friends. Rachel also shares a tragedy and in between the Snark, she shares an inciden...more

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Mar 05, 2013 Nicola rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-books, 2013-challenges

I finished this book - but only because I kept hoping it would get better. I read several reviews, and am wondering if my copy was different. While I did find some of the relationship, and MANCODE, stuff easy to relate to and amusing, the term hilarious seems like quite the stretch for me. I found the book repetetive and somewhat lacking in substance. To be fair - perhaps reading it in short blog entries seems more appropriate. I also found the parts about D to a bit whiny and not fitting in wit...more

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May 05, 2011 Lisa at Adventures of 2.0 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: reviewed

Don’t you love when a book is exactly what it says it is? A Walk in the Snark is the tale of a woman who doesn’t understand the things men do… or why on earth they have to do them that way. Told with humor and tact, Rachel presents a fun and quick read that makes a whole lot of sense. I found it amusing that I do some of the things that she was complaining about her husband doing… moving on… I loved that Rachel managed to integrate little pieces of compassion and advice into this book while main...more

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Dec 27, 2011 Patrick rated it 1 of 5 stars

I'm going to bail on this. Obviously I'm not the target audience. The parts where she talks about her old boyfriend "D" who committed suicide are interesting because those are the moments that seem genuine. The rest is just a bunch of painfully unfunny cliches that were dated before I was born, as penned by a nearly 50-year-old wanna-be Diablo Cody. Honestly, women who whine about men like this ought to just get a divorce and find someone perfect or STFU.

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Apr 09, 2012 Stephanie rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-nonfiction

This book (if it can be called that) is really just a collection of non-conhesive blog posts that are not funny. At all. Thompson spends the entire book blasting men and talking about her designer shoes and bags.

Not even worth reading. I finished it just hoping it would get better. I have never read her blog, so maybe that made it worse.

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Jul 31, 2011 Brea Essex rated it 5 of 5 stars

Rachel Thompson is hilarious! Snarky doesn’t even begin to describe her. Her Mancode and Chickspeak essays are dead-on. I do indeed communicate in shoes and my husband also has trouble throwing away used paper towels.
Her essays on her ex “D” are poignant and sad. The whole situation must have been extremely difficult to deal with and she handled it with grace and poise.
I especially loved her essay entitled “Mommy’s School of Rock”. I can just picture everyone’s reaction upon hearing her five-ye...more

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May 24, 2013 Jamie White rated it 4 of 5 stars

When I saw a sample of this one, I had to bump it up to the front of the "to-read" list. While some more serious material is included (prefaced by helpful poignancy alerts), this is a funny read that will keep you entertained. I definitely recommend this for anyone who enjoys a healthy dose of snark.

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Mar 12, 2013 Celeste rated it 5 of 5 stars

I usually do not read books like this but took the chance and to tell the truth, I absolutely loved it. It was honest, funny (laugh out loud funny)and I could relate to most everything she wrote about, one way or another....living with a man.

Read it, enjoy it, you will not be disappointed :)

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Feb 21, 2013 Gunta rated it 1 of 5 stars

Skipped couple of chapters. All in all just plain old B.S; she's aiming to be funny but trying too hard or something, even things that might be funny did not seem to be. At all. Too bad one of my new year's resolution was to finish all the books i've started.

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