The Poison Pen Letter Writing Set

by: Anon

Published by: Red Wheel

Reviewed by Sharon Broom

Subtitled: Everything you need to let someone know how you really feel

I suspect the author, Anon, is a woman—Anon always is!

This gift set (even if gifted only to yourself) includes an instruction book, 20 sheets of red writing paper, 20 red envelopes, 20 stickers and a "poison" pen (ballpoint).

The three-inch square illustrated booklet is 17 pages of tongue-in-cheek wit and wisdom for when you are angry with someone. The introduction states: Don't get mad--get writing! Closure is good for the soul, and getting it all off your chest and down on paper in black and red is a surefire way to make you feel better and your enemies feel insecure."

The poison pet set is designed (again I say, hopefully tongue-in-cheek) to help you write those letters, giving you ideas how to address and deliver them as well.

All that said, this could be a gift for someone who "has everything else." The $16.95 retail price seems extreme but much of the cost is in the "cute" packaging.

Maybe adolescent or teen girls will appreciate this--with its dagger, skull & crossbone stickers.

Armchair Interviews says: If you want your letters to smell, this booklet will even tell you how to do it.