Trinisha Narain

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Absolutely wonderful! It's a detailed account of a man dealing with anxiety. The perils of this tale were told in a manner I could not put the book down. The humour amidst the seriousness, immersed me into the mind of this man, and it was amazing. In this day, people are opening up to the idea of talking about mental health issues which plague the normal person. Even though we've made progress, having this discussion is still difficult for most. Josh Roberts and Anxious Man makes it easy for us to have a segue into talking to loved ones. He describes what I personally experience, and it was as if it was written with me in mind. Relatability aside, the way in which Roberts demonstrates dealing with his anxiety are helpful cues which can be used as advice, however it's not preachy and doesn't feel like a self-help book. It feels humble and I appreciate the approach taken. It's refreshing to read something heavy with a delightful approach. I'd be hard-pressed to find something similar and I will definitely read this again. I highly recommend Anxious Man.

I'm not sure who the audience is meant to be. Fans of the old show can't appreciate it as much due to the lack of references and very loose connections. New fans won't appreciate it due to the sitcom formula being incredibly dated. Here's my gripes: The chemistry of the cast seems forced. The character dynamics don't feel genuine or natural, and neither does the dialogue. Forced catchphrases sound so cheap! The laugh track. 5 episodes in and an emotional engagement is forced on the audience, instead of allowing us to grow attached to the characters with time. Sophie being played by Hilary feels like Lizzie Maquire - easy, soft, considerate, yet Kim Cattrall as Old Sophie feels like Samantha, cougar-ish, brash and indulgent - the same character feels like two completely different people. It's mostly all wrong - I'm a sucker for sitcoms, and thought as time goes on I would grow to like it, but I'm actually put off the show. I stop here at 5 episodes...what a shame for a concept which could have been great.