After a bad breakup, has been writer David McCleary will take anyone's advice as he tries to become a ladies man. Lots of rejections and laughs.
Has been writer David McCleary is bad with money and women. So bad he's going to take dating advice from friends and even strangers to learn how to meet girls, publish a book, and take back control of his writing career.
Full of practical dating help and humor, Hang-Ups and Hangovers tells the story of an introvert overcoming social anxiety and personal hang-ups to succeed with women in today's dating culture and revive his floundering writing career.
While he learns how to attract girls, David explores dating tips on self-amusement, cocky comedy, abundance, and being shameless. David's journey is a wild, hilarious ride of dealing with rejection and social personal development.
Professional Reviews
Kaitlin Kennedy
I have a hard time giving out 5 star reviews, but Hang-Ups and Hangovers more than earned it. With a 20th century, Catcher in the Rye feel, I devoured it from cover to cover.
Our protagonist, David, is a highly relatable, charismatic character that anyone can identify with from page one. With witty antics and even some occasional disheartening moments, I fell in love with our inspirational MC immediately. I celebrated when he triumphed. I mourned his failed attempts as if they were my own. David forged a place in my heart, and is a character that I will be unable to forget.
I can speak just as highly for the supporting roles in H&H. Whether it be David's bros or his love interests, each and every major and minor character has their own distinct personality traits, that individualizes them and sets them apart. Not once did I have to flip back a couple pages to review who was who, or how they tied in to our plot. I feel as if I know every one of them personally, thanks to Milligan's vivid and remarkable descriptions.
The plot is engaging, and again, highly relatable. We've all had to deal with demented ex's, and waking up the morning after a wild night at the bar. Regardless of the familiarity to some of the situations, the story continued to intrigue and captivate me until page 348.
Now let's get to the best part.
Kyle Milligan's writing style was so amazing. I had such a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that H&H was his first novel. With similarities to Charles Bukowski, the writing was superbly intricate, facts were accurate, and the transitions were flawless. I was also extremely impressed with his self-publishing. I loved every second of sinking in to Milligan's story, and cannot wait to be enamored by his future works.
