81 reviews for:

Memoirs of an Ex-Prom Queen

Alix Kates Shulman

3.54 AVERAGE

garatandhi's review against another edition

4.0

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rip Sasha Davis you would have loved The Substance (2024)

simonalvey's review against another edition

3.0

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In this of all weeks I chose to read a book about the life of a 1950s American woman and quiet desperation that entailed, and this books fits neatly into the 'my type on paper' category. I respect the politics and intentions, but without finding much joy in it, oh well.

keyareuh's review against another edition

4.0

funny reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

lemonyanne's review against another edition

4.0

challenging reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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left satisfyingly thinking “never settle for less than you know you deserve” and also that being a woman is HARD

catcaie1's review against another edition

4.25

challenging reflective sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

esme_may's review against another edition

4.0

dark emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

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Feeling very uncomfortable with how relevant this book from 1969 is to the present day

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Medical content, Abortion, Sexual harassment

Moderate: Body shaming, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Pregnancy

Minor: Alcohol

lottie1803's review against another edition

3.75

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced

kirawin's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

alias_franzi's review against another edition

3.0

emotional sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition

4.0

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Idk how to review this

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault