Read by the author, an essayist and stand-up comedian, this collection of hilarious essays is about a single guy attempting to live on the right side of hip.
If Peter Hyman is a metrosexual, a straight man with gay tastes, then he is one reluctantly, being loath to hitch himself to an au courant cultural trend unless doing so would get him a movie deal or an actual girlfriend.
Peter Hyman's musings, more pop cultural than philosophical, range from the heartfelt to the absurd, whether he's describing the scotch-soaked grief of a bad breakup or his unfortunate attempt at a ménage à trois. With sophistication and enviable wit, The Reluctant Metrosexual chronicles the promiscuity and perils of modern manhood.
About the Author :
Peter Hyman, a former Vanity Fair staffer, has written for the New York Times, the New York Observer, New York magazine, Travel + Leisure, and various other national publications. He is also a professional comic and has performed at venues across the country. He lives in New York City.
Peter Hyman, a former Vanity Fair staffer, has written for the New York Times, the New York Observer, New York magazine, Travel + Leisure, and various other national publications. He is also a professional comic and has performed at venues across the country. He lives in New York City.
Review :
"A stand-up comedian, [Hyman] is the perfect reader for his stories of a smart man who puts himself in stupid situations, here and abroad. His voice is deep, almost harsh, yet precise and ironic."
-- "AudioFile"
"He writes about being unemployed, computer dating, Brazilian bikini waxes, leather pants, metrosexuality in general, and how to blow up a relationship with someone you love. His genuine sense of loss over this last part informs much of the book and makes the title worthy of a purchase; for larger public libraries."
-- "Library Journal"
"Hyman comes off as an everyman probing the outer edges of modern, mainstream, urban existence, and his essays recount his exploits with startling, often hilarious results."
-- "Publishers Weekly"
"Hyman takes on contemporary culture with a scalpel and a smirk."
-- "Booklist"
"Winsome, amusing, and intelligent debut collection of essays by a slacker cursed with taste, mildly astounded that a Queer Eye-influenced world has caught up with him."
-- "Kirkus Review "
