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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was my first book of Katie Henry's and I'm certain it won't be my last. From the discussions of treatment of people of different genders, races and sexualities in comedy to toxic relationships to complicated family dynamics to sexual harassment, every topic was explored in a nuanced and engaging way. This was an unexpected delight and a read I'd 100% recommend. I loved every minute.
TW: toxic/abusive relationship, sexual harassment.
TW: toxic/abusive relationship, sexual harassment.
I spent under 15 hours on this book start to finish. I would give it 6 stars if it was possible! I went from having tears in my eyes to laughing in less than 10 minutes. The twists and turns kept me on my toes throughout the entire book. I could not recommend this book enough. Funny, Young adult novel with a bunch of lies.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 / 5
Endearing characters & a good coming-of-age story, I just felt like it lost some momentum at the end.
Endearing characters & a good coming-of-age story, I just felt like it lost some momentum at the end.
A 4 for me, a 5 for the Rosies. Really good look at abusive relationships, family systems, and the stand up world.
funny
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
CW: Controlling/abusive relationship
Compulsively readable. The over story—of a teen girl finding her voice through stand up comedy—is believable and powerful. But the understory—of a teen girl in an abusive relationship—nails the dynamic in such a realistic and three-dimensional way that it evokes empathy rather than pity.
& while the phenomenon of under-parenting belongs more to Gen X than Gen Z, it works.
& while the phenomenon of under-parenting belongs more to Gen X than Gen Z, it works.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes