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balloonp's review
I have to remember to look at this as a collection of essays and not necessarily a memoir. When seeing it as a bunch of essays some hit stronger than others. After a while I opted to get the Audible version to hear her narrate. My favorite part was the additional section at the end where she talked about Abbott and how it was created!
dembury's review
5.0
I think this is probably now my current favorite celebrity memoir? Quinta has such a bright, effervescent personality and amazing sense of humor that just shines through here! She does a really solid job of switching between personal experiences to anecdotes about life and then to more serious topics, all while keeping a consistent writing style that makes it feel like she's having a conversation with you. I remember devotedly watching her BuzzFeed videos years ago; now I'm watching her on "Abbott Elementary", and reading this heightened my admiration of her so much!
corrie_b's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
barizley's review
4.0
3.5 stars. A lot of “you had to be there” anecdotes along with some genuinely funny and relatable insights. Extra 1/2 star because she loves Jurassic Park as much as I do.
whatcandicereads's review
4.0
A debut novel written by an undeniable star! In She Memes Well, Quinta Brunson hits us with a comically written account of lives lived and lessons learned. From her time as an Apple Store Genius Bar tech to miss “oh he got money,” she recounts her life through memes, key takeaways, family stories, and a number of experiences clearly unique to her. She does so with a comedic cadence consistent with the short form comedy that helped her rise to fame (Instagram, YouTube, Vine, Buzzfeed). Though it took some time for me to finish the book (reading during layovers or long hours at the hair salon), this book is quite an experience, particularly for a debut work of art. As a self proclaimed Abbott Elementary and A Black Lady Sketch Show Stan, I look forward to a future full of Quinta’s creative work!