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Everything I Know about Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton
346 reviews
michelleub's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Alcohol, Death, Sexual content, Alcoholism, and Eating disorder
jlbutler's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
ginnybrooks's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.25
I found the first half a little tough to get through-- themes are drinking and mediocre men-- but the musings on friendship, the teenage years, dinner parties, and growing up. The self awareness with which Dolly writes makes for some powerful and insightful observations.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Eating disorder
bethantg's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.75
I read this because my friend loves it and for that reason I am glad it exists. I know some people really love this and I can see why, but I think it's a kind of enjoyment that really hinges on relatability, and it largely wasn't relatable to me. Some parts were really beautifully and sensitively done, especially towards the end. The only thing knocking it down a little bit for me is a bit of a strange one, which is that it seems to inhabit a worldview in which everyone is entirely self-absorbed, which seems strange given the book is mainly centred around love. It gave many parts intended for humour a more negative tinge which unfortunately affected how much I could enjoy the book. Still, a very light, easy read with a lot of heart that I can see being a source of comfort for people who find it relatable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cancer, and Eating disorder
Moderate: Sexual content and Death
marsmonny's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Death
katnavala's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
2.25
While I appreciated some of the chapters I found to be a bit boring and way too slow. There is so much that could’ve stayed out of the final draft. At times it was easy to relate to Dolly but at others it was way too difficult if you’re not from London. She names a lot of places that seem quite relevant to the story but if you’re not familiar, it would be hard to keep up with. The one thing I really liked was the honest and intimate description of Dolly and Farly’s friendship. I enjoyed seeing every aspect of it, the good, the bad, the dark secrets and the unconditional support.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Eating disorder, and Drug use
Minor: Cancer
kenshi's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A stunning memoir about growing up, friendship and the complexities of falling in love.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
yunuepub's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
For me this was like reading the diary of the older sister I never had.
Even tho I'm in my 20's and I can't relate to most of this book (I'm from a third world country and way too scared of men) it was nice (and scary af) reading about Dolly's experiences with dealing with her ownself, men and friends and all these kinds of love and relationships.
Her little life lessons gave me a lot to reflect and to consider in these years of my life where we are like baby adults trying to find a place to fit.
My favorite parts were when she talks about her friendships with women (specially Fairly), I really loved that.
Even tho I'm in my 20's and I can't relate to most of this book (I'm from a third world country and way too scared of men) it was nice (and scary af) reading about Dolly's experiences with dealing with her ownself, men and friends and all these kinds of love and relationships.
Her little life lessons gave me a lot to reflect and to consider in these years of my life where we are like baby adults trying to find a place to fit.
My favorite parts were when she talks about her friendships with women (specially Fairly), I really loved that.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Dysphoria, Alcohol, Eating disorder, Grief, Mental illness, Cancer, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content, Drug abuse, and Drug use
avamccluer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, and Cancer
froon's review against another edition
2.0
i never, EVER read nonfiction and actively think “this is SO not relatable to me” but i found myself thinking that *constantly* as i was listening to this book. there was a point in the book when i literally went “ah… this is not meant for me.” the reason that i think this sentiment was so persistent was because of alderton’s tone throughout this book. it was like these things were supposed to be just as revelatory for the reader as they were for her. in a way, it was similar to reading a self-help book that points out the obvious things to improve your life: “value your friends” “a clean room is a clean mind” “feeling angry? try a snickers.”
the reason that it’s not a one star is because there were moments i found enjoyable. i think alderton’s writing would work much better in short form.
the reason that it’s not a one star is because there were moments i found enjoyable. i think alderton’s writing would work much better in short form.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder