Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
ADHD in D Minor is an anthology of humorous short stories, monologues, and letters by Zoé Mahfouz. The narrator seeks the Nobel Prize for opting not to have children, doing humanity an immense favor. Find out the ten things aspiring actors must know. The more depraved your art is, the better it sells in contemporary society. Read a biting letter to an acting agent who takes two years to respond to his client. The narrator goes to great lengths to prove to Border Control that they are American. Know the downsides of being part of a WhatsApp group. The narrator falls out with the local cheesemaker over rising costs. Learn how to get along with your new classmates in university. There are a few unique things male employees must learn.
This is a truly hilarious anthology. I really enjoyed the sarcastic, sometimes bordering on almost arrogant personality of the narrator. ADHD in D Minor, at its core, mocks the absurdity of contemporary life. It's light-hearted in tone and very much an entertaining read. Zoé Mahfouz has a wonderful sense of humor. For me, her observations were always on point. Some of the letters and stories really had me laughing out loud. Overall, the collection strikes a great balance between comedy and social commentary. I'm sure people who enjoy well-written satire are going to absolutely love this book. Mahfouz's writing has a way of keeping you hooked from the get-go. You find yourself completely immersed in her stories and monologues, not to mention the letters, which were some of my favorite parts of the collection. Highly recommended.