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386 reviews for:
Confessions of a Domestic Failure: A Humorous Book about a Not-So-Perfect Mom
Bunmi Laditan
3.56 AVERAGE
386 reviews for:
Confessions of a Domestic Failure: A Humorous Book about a Not-So-Perfect Mom
Bunmi Laditan
3.56 AVERAGE
It grew on me. I didn't like the ending very much but it could have been worse. It was funny in places. I remember thinking some of the same things when I had my children.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a slow start for me. So much of what Ashley was going through was so relatable to me as a stay at home mom. I've lived so much of her feelings. This Emily chick though, I just couldn't get my mind around her. She was over the top. There were parts of the book that irked me so much, gave me anxiety and made me want to put it down, but over all it was an enjoyable read.
I got nervous for a moment when she sent that email to DentaFresh. And again when she lied to join La Lait. It was reminding me too much of another book character that kept making frustratingly irresponsible decisions like that. I was worried the book would be downhill for me after that. But luckily it wasn't. I couldn't put it down and she did great at turning things around.
Bunmi is hilarious! This is a funny, warm-hearted yet cynical novel. An excellent read for parents struggling with sense of self and public persona. The only reason I am not giving 5 stars is that it feels like a series of set piece vignettes more than a full novel. However, the vignettes are so funny and spot on that I hardly minded.
I enjoyed this book. It reminded me a lot of the Shopaholic series. Ashley is a first time mom of a 9 month old daughter. She has delusions of grandeur on her skills as a mom and homemaker but frankly, she is barely keeping up. She gets accepted into a contest for a Martha Stewart type mommy blogger/TV host and ends up in crazy circumstances to meet all the deadlines set by the contest. I really liked Ashley though I wish she would be more honest and upfront with people.
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this. Easy read. I related to it very much. It's also very funny. It is what it is meant to be, nothing more or less. Not a mind blowing story but something that I would read again in a heartbeat.