'In unflinching, honest prose that deftly weaves sociological and cultural analysis with her personal journey, The Lonely Hunter challenged everything I assumed about the nature of loneliness and what it means to lead an authentic life. ' will change the way you perceive solitude forever.' - Hayley Maitland * Vogue Australia *

With sparkling intellect and wit, Lutkin argues that being single can be just as life-giving as companionship.' * Publishers Weekly * 'A brilliant reframing of the cultural narrative around singledom with an impassioned defence of its pleasures.

Lutkin injects a fresh anti-glamour into her escapades.' - Fried Klotz * Sunday Independent * 'A Sex and the City for mid-30s millennials that is confessional, ironic, and fun. 'A funny, honest and confronting account that challenges views about being single in a world built for couples.' * The Sunday Times * Publisher: Scribe Publications ISBN: 9781912854295 Number of pages: 352 Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm MEDIA REVIEWS From weird Tinder hookups to the way the self care industry capitalises on our fear of being alone, and from the complexities of queer dating to the truth about the 'loneliness epidemic', she uses her experiences to fearlessly tell a wider story about how we love now. But Lutkin's answer was met with uproar surely she couldn't give up on love? So she threw herself into dating, going on two dates every week over a number of months.ĭocumenting her experiences, Lutkin explores the reality of sexual relationships today and reveals how the cultural messages we receive shape our expectations of love. 'So what's going on in your love life?' This seemingly innocent question at a dinner party prompted Aimee Lutkin to finally tell the truth: it had been six years since her last relationship, and she was starting to suspect that it would be better to accept the life she had as a single woman - a life she liked very much - rather than keep searching for a partner. The Lonely Hunter explores the rise of singledom, the realities of loneliness, and whether it is possible to live contentedly alone. A COSMOPOLITAN BEST NON-FICTION BOOK OF 2022

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