I received the two-book series from “A Day in the Life” from the publisher and was intrigued to read these books. There is a third book coming soon and I now feel that I need to read it!  

Read my review of “Drunk Log (A Day in the Life)” and “First Date (A Day in the Life)” to see if I recommend the books and where you can buy them.

My Review of “Drunk Log (A Day in the Life)” and “First Date (A Day in the Life)” by Mark Scott

I enjoyed reading these books, although I preferred the second book. The first book is understandably a little difficult to read due to the nature of the story, and perhaps that is why I didn’t enjoy it so much. There are some triggers for people who may have experienced similar traumatic events, but the story unfolds with enough sensitivity and humour that I feel it carries well. I connected with our protagonists Jack and Aria, and I can imagine myself joining them in the bars on the night of their dramatic and life changing activities. Their adventures in the hospital in “First Date” are very amusing, and something I can totally relate to having been a patient in the emergency department myself. The books made me feel sad, made me laugh, and finally made me feel happy, and I look forward to reading the third book in the series.

About the Books

“Drunk Log,” is a darkly humorous, deeply introspective exploration into one man’s attempt to find peace in the face of unrelenting pain. Told with a fast clip, the entire book covers about 8 hours and deftly avoids becoming an ominous dirge through relatable—and flawed—characters, unexpectedly funny situations, a budding romance and the wobbly balancing act of a man who must remain sober enough to write in his journal and finish what he started, but drunk enough to jump off a bridge.

“First Date (Book Two),” the continuation of “Drunk Log:” It was a dark and snowy night, and Jack and Aria should have been dead. Instead, they find themselves shivering on a riverbank, having survived a fall from the bridge into the currents and debris of the Ohio River. Lucky enough to slam into an anchored barge, they emerge from the water stunned, bruised and still somewhat drunk. Now they must work their way through the muck of the riverside to solid ground. Fully intent on ending it all just minutes before, Jack finds himself clinging to Aria for dear life—a life he feels just might be worth living after all.

Buy the book: Amazon; Goodreads.

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