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fiona_sailer's review against another edition
4.0
Amazing read! Felicia Day is very inspiring and this was a really encouraging book.
greenidmnstr's review against another edition
4.0
I don't even like memoirs but Felicia Day is so interesting that I had to buy this one (just take my money). It was fun finding out more about her since she isn't entirely vocal about her upbringing in her web shows. The book made me laugh out loud at times (appropriate ones I hope) and was definitely inspirational. I found that many of the problems Felicia has encountered resonated with my own experiences and made me feel that much better knowing that she got through them. I appreciate the feeling of hope and accomplishment that this book left me with. Thanks Felicia. (Can we be besties, please?)
lurker_stalker's review against another edition
3.0
I'd go 3.5 if that was an option.
I've always liked Felicia Day. Well, since I first saw her on Dr. Horrible and then crushed on her after watching The Guild. My crush waned, and wasn't rekindled by this book. I enjoyed hearing the author read to me - I think all memoirs should be read by the author, if possible - because I don't think anyone else could have done it justice.
I learned a lot about Ms. Day and had quite a few, "wow, I never would have guessed that," moments. Glad I read it. I wish her loads of success and happiness in the future.
I've always liked Felicia Day. Well, since I first saw her on Dr. Horrible and then crushed on her after watching The Guild. My crush waned, and wasn't rekindled by this book. I enjoyed hearing the author read to me - I think all memoirs should be read by the author, if possible - because I don't think anyone else could have done it justice.
I learned a lot about Ms. Day and had quite a few, "wow, I never would have guessed that," moments. Glad I read it. I wish her loads of success and happiness in the future.
mllejoyeuxnoel's review against another edition
5.0
Hard to go wrong, y'all. It's Felicia.
On top of the above, this book will inspire you to dig in and believe in your dreams. And also remind you that it's totally okay if some of your very best friends live online. :)
On top of the above, this book will inspire you to dig in and believe in your dreams. And also remind you that it's totally okay if some of your very best friends live online. :)
magikspells's review against another edition
4.0
I don't read many autobiographies, or any at all really. But I love Felicia Day, and hearing her story in her words is just great. She's funny, quirky, and stupidly smart. I laughed a lot during this book, but it also made me think. Definitely recommended for anyone whether you're into the geeky world or not. It's impossible not to like Felicia.
katieinca's review against another edition
4.0
3.5-4 for superfans. 3 stars for regular fans. Um. Etc.
(Critiquing memoirs feels too personal, so just to be clear, Felicia Day as a person, as described in this book? 5 stars. In case she ever (please god no) reads this.)
Me, superfan. Devoured it in less than a day. Learned fascinating things. She’s great with words and hilarious and I really hope that “inner dik-dik” makes it into common parlance.
But the galloping pace (well, I did read it in 24 hrs) and breeziness that’s so charming and relatable on video and, I suspect, in person gets exhausting. Even when writing about depression and anxiety and other horrible things we get this “Insert Joke Here, Much Better Now, Thanks, Moving Right Along” tone. Which I totally get because MAYBE POSSIBLY I do that. But in a memoir it makes things hard on the resonance/catharsis/connection thing that you need for a good memoir, even an often ridiculous funny one like [b:Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir|12868761|Let's Pretend This Never Happened A Mostly True Memoir|Jenny Lawson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361283827s/12868761.jpg|17995392] or [b:Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography|20170296|Neil Patrick Harris Choose Your Own Autobiography|Neil Patrick Harris|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400599072s/20170296.jpg|28028860]. Maybe it would have benefited from more chronological distance from the dark times, I don’t know.
But I’m glad I read it because (among other things) now if I ever meet her I can go ahead and be the starstruck flake I would be and I know she’ll understand.
(Critiquing memoirs feels too personal, so just to be clear, Felicia Day as a person, as described in this book? 5 stars. In case she ever (please god no) reads this.)
Me, superfan. Devoured it in less than a day. Learned fascinating things. She’s great with words and hilarious and I really hope that “inner dik-dik” makes it into common parlance.
But the galloping pace (well, I did read it in 24 hrs) and breeziness that’s so charming and relatable on video and, I suspect, in person gets exhausting. Even when writing about depression and anxiety and other horrible things we get this “Insert Joke Here, Much Better Now, Thanks, Moving Right Along” tone. Which I totally get because MAYBE POSSIBLY I do that. But in a memoir it makes things hard on the resonance/catharsis/connection thing that you need for a good memoir, even an often ridiculous funny one like [b:Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir|12868761|Let's Pretend This Never Happened A Mostly True Memoir|Jenny Lawson|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1361283827s/12868761.jpg|17995392] or [b:Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography|20170296|Neil Patrick Harris Choose Your Own Autobiography|Neil Patrick Harris|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400599072s/20170296.jpg|28028860]. Maybe it would have benefited from more chronological distance from the dark times, I don’t know.
But I’m glad I read it because (among other things) now if I ever meet her I can go ahead and be the starstruck flake I would be and I know she’ll understand.
chuskeyreads's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed, I cried, I shuddered in horror.
As a fan, I couldn't wait to read Felicia Day's memoir, but I wasn't expecting such an emotional response. I loved every minute of it! The childhood stories, photos, and pithy quotes are quite entertaining, but none of that compares to the raw emotional vulnerability of sharing the not-so-glamorous part. Yet, that's what makes this memoir real - readers can identify with depression, money issues, stress, fear of failure, OCD tendencies.
It's one thing to appreciate someone's work, but I have a newfound respect for the artist given the back story. I adored Felicia Day before, but now I admire her strength and courage and determination.
As a fan, I couldn't wait to read Felicia Day's memoir, but I wasn't expecting such an emotional response. I loved every minute of it! The childhood stories, photos, and pithy quotes are quite entertaining, but none of that compares to the raw emotional vulnerability of sharing the not-so-glamorous part. Yet, that's what makes this memoir real - readers can identify with depression, money issues, stress, fear of failure, OCD tendencies.
It's one thing to appreciate someone's work, but I have a newfound respect for the artist given the back story. I adored Felicia Day before, but now I admire her strength and courage and determination.
wintrovia's review against another edition
4.0
I didn’t know who Felicia Day was before reading this book. I’d seen the good reviews, am interested in the internet and thought it was worth a go. I’m pleased I did. Though reading about someone you don’t know’s childhood isn’t usually all that interesting I found Day’s style engaging and illuminating.
The book covers her rise to being someone that is a huge celebrity at San Diego Comic Con but most people have never heard of. It’s an interesting take on the concept of being “internet famous” - though I get the feeling Felicia Day doesn’t much like this expression - she uses “situationally famous” which is broadly the same thing to me.
After starting the book I went on to YouTube and watched the first series of her web series, The Guild. It’s free, funny and was put together on a shoestring budget. I’d recommend watching that before reading the book. You don’t have to but it gives context to a lot of the stuff that the book covers.
There were several sections of the book I really enjoyed and offered an entertaining insight into worlds I’ve never really been involved in. Such as being a struggling actress, getting hooked on online gaming, having a hugely famous web series, the pressure that fame brings and some interesting views on Gamer Gate - the controversy from summer 2014.
The Gamer Gate chapter was very interesting, as it gave a first hand account of someone that’s been at the sharp end of trolls that abuse people in the name of some weird cause. I’d never really understood Gamer Gate, but Felicia Day’s take on it was interesting and helped me to get my head around it. It’s still weird but this book helps you to understand it a bit better.
So I’d recommend this book. It’s not heavy going and can be read quickly. She’s got a distinctive, conversational writing style that makes it feel like she’s talking right to you and manages to cover a lot of ground in a pithy, light hearted way.
The book covers her rise to being someone that is a huge celebrity at San Diego Comic Con but most people have never heard of. It’s an interesting take on the concept of being “internet famous” - though I get the feeling Felicia Day doesn’t much like this expression - she uses “situationally famous” which is broadly the same thing to me.
After starting the book I went on to YouTube and watched the first series of her web series, The Guild. It’s free, funny and was put together on a shoestring budget. I’d recommend watching that before reading the book. You don’t have to but it gives context to a lot of the stuff that the book covers.
There were several sections of the book I really enjoyed and offered an entertaining insight into worlds I’ve never really been involved in. Such as being a struggling actress, getting hooked on online gaming, having a hugely famous web series, the pressure that fame brings and some interesting views on Gamer Gate - the controversy from summer 2014.
The Gamer Gate chapter was very interesting, as it gave a first hand account of someone that’s been at the sharp end of trolls that abuse people in the name of some weird cause. I’d never really understood Gamer Gate, but Felicia Day’s take on it was interesting and helped me to get my head around it. It’s still weird but this book helps you to understand it a bit better.
So I’d recommend this book. It’s not heavy going and can be read quickly. She’s got a distinctive, conversational writing style that makes it feel like she’s talking right to you and manages to cover a lot of ground in a pithy, light hearted way.