Title: Light on substance, heavy on magniloquence
Product review: This book initially appears to be a promising gem of sage advice, but delivers far less than its specious first impression. Not nearly as complete as it could be, it's seemingly off the mark: a chapter about gaming that discusses croquet but not billiards or craps? Pages detailing where a gentleman should position bumper stickers on his car would be better spent discussing tips on how to better oneself in the workplace or find a quality dry-cleaner. To their credit, the authors are true poets, with an impressive vocabulary, but the purpose of the book seems to be more of a vernacular romp than a useful field guide. Far better choices would be Steve Friedman's "The Gentleman's Guide to Life" or Randall Lane's "Living Large".
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