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4.08 AVERAGE
Like listening to an in-depth podcast. Enjoyed their honesty and humor.
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
reflective
fast-paced
Hmm picked this up mainly because I couldnt sleep and I feel like I learned more about a podcast that I listen to from time to time. Its okay not sure that I wouldve picked this up otherwise. Sorry Georgia and Karen.
Loved this book! Karen & Georgia did what they do best - made me feel less alone in my fears and failures. I loved the short essay style of this book and the way it offered advice and perspective without feeling very “self-helpy”
I honestly did not want this to end. I was blown away by some of the similarities of their early teenage years in the 80s. I would definitely read this again, which means I may just purchase it so it can be accessible when I need a laugh.
This book left me wanting.
I am a huge fan of the podcast, which introduced me to the world of true crime beyond I Survived and searching details about serial killers on Wikipedia. I expected the book to introduce me to new information, make me ask questions and explore areas of interest in true crime, but it unfortunately fell flat in this regard.
It seemed to me that the book was written because of the incredible success of the podcast - a book deal was signed and the book was written quickly while the pod is still interesting and popular - rather than because there was anything particularly meaningful to say. The disjointed stories corresponding to catch phrases from the podcast seem contrived and sometimes unnecessary, as if they are writing just to fit the theme without meaningful connection.
The writing is similar to Jenny Lawson’s Furiously Happy - casual and funny, with frequent f-bombs dropped in for good measure. This makes for an enjoyable read even though it may be lacking in substance. I enjoyed Karen’s chapters immensely, and felt so much sadness when she wrote about her mother’s Alzheimer’s as well as unbridled joy when describing her latch-key childhood - both subjects that I can related deeply to.
I feel as if independent memoirs may have been a better choice because both women have so many stories to tell, but it gets lost in trying to appeal to Murderinos. This book is definitely for a key demographic of those who listen to the podcast, and others may be lost and confused around the language, inside jokes and content. It is a collection of essays for fan-girls, rather than a true advice/self help book.
I am a huge fan of the podcast, which introduced me to the world of true crime beyond I Survived and searching details about serial killers on Wikipedia. I expected the book to introduce me to new information, make me ask questions and explore areas of interest in true crime, but it unfortunately fell flat in this regard.
It seemed to me that the book was written because of the incredible success of the podcast - a book deal was signed and the book was written quickly while the pod is still interesting and popular - rather than because there was anything particularly meaningful to say. The disjointed stories corresponding to catch phrases from the podcast seem contrived and sometimes unnecessary, as if they are writing just to fit the theme without meaningful connection.
The writing is similar to Jenny Lawson’s Furiously Happy - casual and funny, with frequent f-bombs dropped in for good measure. This makes for an enjoyable read even though it may be lacking in substance. I enjoyed Karen’s chapters immensely, and felt so much sadness when she wrote about her mother’s Alzheimer’s as well as unbridled joy when describing her latch-key childhood - both subjects that I can related deeply to.
I feel as if independent memoirs may have been a better choice because both women have so many stories to tell, but it gets lost in trying to appeal to Murderinos. This book is definitely for a key demographic of those who listen to the podcast, and others may be lost and confused around the language, inside jokes and content. It is a collection of essays for fan-girls, rather than a true advice/self help book.
I went into this read with low expectations. I love the podcast and was excited to read the book, but I didn't think it would be outstanding or anything. This book was actually pretty well written. It was really funny and enjoyable to read. If you care about these two you may find yourself in tears throughout your read. Definitely a good way to kill a few hours. I would recommend this to any murderinos.
If you’re a fan of the podcast, you’ll love this! Audiobook recommended.