New book ‘documents amusing side of online dating’

People who are interested in hearing an alternative account of online dating might wish to take a look at Mary Elizabeth Coen's first novel.

The story of Kate Canavan, a cookery teacher, wife and mother, is an intriguing one that reveals her life is not quite as perfect as it appears on the surface, reports the Irish Independent.

It noted the tale is one of self-discovery and the eternal search for love, and these themes are strong throughout the publication, particularly when Kate's life falls apart and she splits from her husband.

After this, she decides to turn to online dating, and an amusing account of her experiences follows, perhaps offering readers some tips on what to do and what to avoid when using the web to find love.

The news source compared online dating to shopping for groceries, as users can match the qualities of a partner with everything they are looking for before deciding whether to give them a chance.