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She Memes Well by Quinta Brunson

11 reviews

that_glitter_chick_'s review

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

4.5

This memoir made me laugh out loud. Quintas writing is so easy to read and relate to! If you are looking for an easy fun read check this one out! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Death, and Gun violence

applesaucecreachur's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.25

Like many older Gen-Zers and Millennials, I began my parasocial relationship with Quinta Brunson through Buzzfeed videos. There, she made content as an often-awkward,  always relatable version of herself. Her creations entertained her viewers while making them feel seen. True to the energy of her Buzzfeed days, Brunson's She Memes Well does not disappoint. This book goes deeper than a three-and-a-half-minute quip on YouTube; it is a brave exploration of mental health and the brilliance of thriving as a Black woman amidst limited resources and frequent trials. It is a story of family and love in many forms, of unquestionable loyalty and questionable fashion choices.  On one page, Brunson can fearlessly explore painful topics with the respect they are due while planting a laugh-out-loud observation on the next. The reader could not forget that she is both deeply introspective and nose-snortingly funny, even if she did allow them to. Brunson stands unapologetically in her talent and mostly unapologetically in herself. In all its brilliance, this book is only a teaser of what she will continue to create, both in the entertainment industry and the national conversation. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Gun violence, Mental illness, Police brutality, and Violence

Moderate: Alcohol, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, and Grief

theyellowbrickreader's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

zombiezami's review

funny hopeful informative medium-paced

3.75

Brunson's voice in this book is very friendly and engaging. I enjoyed reading this.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Grief, Murder, Racism, Child death, Death, Drug use, Alcohol, Cursing, Gun violence, and Police brutality

Minor: Addiction, Homophobia, Sexual content, Bullying, Drug abuse, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, and Pandemic/Epidemic

kelseyr713's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

Wonderful book by one of my current favorite writers/actresses. Her writing on all subjects, not just the comedic ones, is brilliant.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Police brutality, Gun violence, Alcohol, Drug use, and Murder

chelseamisquith's review

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

4.5

Loved this one! I absolutely adore Quinta Brunson, and have been following her all the way from when her meme went viral through to Abbott Elementary. I love her authenticity and find it absolutely inspiring! She obviously has a knack for writing. Would definitely be open to reading (and watching) anything else she decides to gift us!

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence, Death, and Police brutality

amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Child death, Drug use, Grief, Hate crime, Body shaming, Gun violence, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, and Police brutality

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Gaslighting

myafigs's review

adventurous emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

5.0

Navigating a white dominated field as someone from the streets of Philly and having your fellow black people not always vibe with your so called "white people sh*t" can be tough to balance. Here we learn how Quinta become her own person as she evolved with the help of an ever-changing  community of people but a solid foundation of family.You don't have to sacrifice your roots or who you are to succeed. In fact authencity it what makes us stand out and proud. Quinta presents herself as a flawed human being that rejects the notion of being idolized. That is what I found inspirational. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence

Minor: Drug use

phua_jieying's review against another edition

funny lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Vomit and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death, Hate crime, Gun violence, Police brutality, and Racism

destdest's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

 It’s always difficult to rate memoirs (technically, an essay collection) because it’s literally someone’s life, but learning about Quinta’s was very fun and engaging. I really felt that chapter about seeing your parents as humans who make mistakes and don’t have it all together (they have their own insecurities, traumas, life experiences, etc) though you don’t always need to listen to them. 

I loved insight into Quinta’s life and mind. Some chapters are super funny like when a high-school-Quinta and her friend went to a store to buy some razors for a fight or very sobering like the chapter on a family member of hers being murdered and how isolating it felt to experience that. The collection ends with some 2020-centric essays discussing the pandemic, George Floyd, Americans panic-buying, etc. Overall, a very fitting collection! 

“Telling [tragic] stories that do not result in action turns those stories into entertainment” (235).

I look at the Shia LaBeouf references (yes, Even Stevens was a fun show.) differently now, especially after FKA Twigs spoke about what she went through in their relationship  :/

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Gun violence