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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
One sentence summary: An entertaining, sometimes raunchy, arc of travel stories told by an intrepid single lady.
The Good
Unlike some travel memoirs or collections, these stories were connected well - as a narrative and as an emotional, existential journey. Themes, emotions, problems, characters cycled through in a way that was realistic, with enough backstory to understand what was happening but without being too much afternoon television drama.
I liked the idea of an "adjacent personality" - the "Kristin-Adjacent" of travel would do more daring, exciting things, (namely, attractive menfolk) than the regular Kristin of her LA, TV writer life. With that, there was a nice balance of her travel philosophy and opinions on how travel rejuvenated your mind and soul with descriptions of adventures and conquests.
Why I even read this genre - I would never travel as a female alone, and I enjoy vicariously reading stories of women who do. I can understand their reasons for doing so and how it makes them stronger, braver, more interesting - but I will simply never do it.
The Less Than Great
There are quite a few less than politically correct comments about gender, sexuality, appearance, relationships, politics, and religion in here. Even when I agreed with her viewpoint, I was uncomfortable with how she would phrase it. On the other hand, I felt the trip to Israel was described fairly diplomatically, with her and her friend visiting and conversing with people of varying perspectives.
I Wasn't Interested or Invested In
The relationship parts. A sexy "vacationship" escapade? Sure, tell me all about it! Except maybe some parts, I could have skipped one part in Brazil. Changing thoughts on marriage, friends' divorces, decisions on what to do about having babies as you get older, reflections on the writers' strike in the early 2000s? Those are all personal decisions and feelings that I can respect, but don't necessarily want to spend too much time reading about. Basically, this is truly a travel memoir - you get a fairly cohesive narrative arc and purpose to the collection of stories, with the trade-off (in my opinion) of deeply personal exposition.
Recommended to/for
Most obviously, girls' getaway vacation reading, or as inspiration and/or distraction when considering career or life changes
More adventurous, thrill-seeking (ahem) travel-readers than Eat, Pray, Love types
The Good
Unlike some travel memoirs or collections, these stories were connected well - as a narrative and as an emotional, existential journey. Themes, emotions, problems, characters cycled through in a way that was realistic, with enough backstory to understand what was happening but without being too much afternoon television drama.
I liked the idea of an "adjacent personality" - the "Kristin-Adjacent" of travel would do more daring, exciting things, (namely, attractive menfolk) than the regular Kristin of her LA, TV writer life. With that, there was a nice balance of her travel philosophy and opinions on how travel rejuvenated your mind and soul with descriptions of adventures and conquests.
Why I even read this genre - I would never travel as a female alone, and I enjoy vicariously reading stories of women who do. I can understand their reasons for doing so and how it makes them stronger, braver, more interesting - but I will simply never do it.
The Less Than Great
There are quite a few less than politically correct comments about gender, sexuality, appearance, relationships, politics, and religion in here. Even when I agreed with her viewpoint, I was uncomfortable with how she would phrase it. On the other hand, I felt the trip to Israel was described fairly diplomatically, with her and her friend visiting and conversing with people of varying perspectives.
I Wasn't Interested or Invested In
The relationship parts. A sexy "vacationship" escapade? Sure, tell me all about it! Except maybe some parts, I could have skipped one part in Brazil. Changing thoughts on marriage, friends' divorces, decisions on what to do about having babies as you get older, reflections on the writers' strike in the early 2000s? Those are all personal decisions and feelings that I can respect, but don't necessarily want to spend too much time reading about. Basically, this is truly a travel memoir - you get a fairly cohesive narrative arc and purpose to the collection of stories, with the trade-off (in my opinion) of deeply personal exposition.
Recommended to/for
Most obviously, girls' getaway vacation reading, or as inspiration and/or distraction when considering career or life changes
More adventurous, thrill-seeking (ahem) travel-readers than Eat, Pray, Love types
This is a book about a privileged lady who goes to a lot of countries. And sleeps with guys from all these different countries. No shaming here, but the whole book comes off as very...braggy, I guess?
Like, not everyone can afford to just jet off for six weeks in Australia.
Also, I don't find the title funny. Actually, I only snickered once. There was no laughter here.
So this book is probably not aimed at me.
Like, not everyone can afford to just jet off for six weeks in Australia.
Also, I don't find the title funny. Actually, I only snickered once. There was no laughter here.
So this book is probably not aimed at me.
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I originally picked up this book because I thought it would be focused on solo travels and career accomplishments. Though it does lightly touch on those, most of the focus was on the different men and relationships that the writer went through. Not a bad book, but I struggled to get through the last couple of chapters.
Though Kristin Newman and I are very different women, I loved reading about her adventures! I can sympathize with her fear of marriage and I feel like in another life, we could be best friends. I've got the travel bug bad now, and am inspired and reminded that adventures are always in reach --they're only a plane ride away.
P.S. How do I become friends with Ferris??! I'm in need of a memorable New Years Eve...
P.S. How do I become friends with Ferris??! I'm in need of a memorable New Years Eve...
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
When is my next vacay lol? Her chapter about Argentina was so spot on and I need to find MY Juan. Super funny and the stories were all quick and interesting and full of so many destinations and adventures to add to the future travel list.
Her ending came full circle and really proved that everyone has a different timeline and it's okay to be the fun single friend having adventures or the one who gets married at 25 because regardless, someone is going to be jealous of you.
Her ending came full circle and really proved that everyone has a different timeline and it's okay to be the fun single friend having adventures or the one who gets married at 25 because regardless, someone is going to be jealous of you.
this book is terrible and was recommended by everyone and their mother in the Girls Love Travel group on FaceBook.
as a solo traveler, i seek adventure, culture and experience. kristin travels in desperation to not be alone. it gives solo traveling a bad name, and she often went with a friend. the title is misleading. i had opened it up thinking it would be an Eat Pray Love soul searching book (that I haven't read yet so maybe I'm wrong) but it's all about the men she slept with on first sight. And a little bit about the beauty in the world.
Honestly, this book makes me want to rewrite my travelers for the women out there who solo travel in truly experiencing and immersing oneself into a new place.
as a solo traveler, i seek adventure, culture and experience. kristin travels in desperation to not be alone. it gives solo traveling a bad name, and she often went with a friend. the title is misleading. i had opened it up thinking it would be an Eat Pray Love soul searching book (that I haven't read yet so maybe I'm wrong) but it's all about the men she slept with on first sight. And a little bit about the beauty in the world.
Honestly, this book makes me want to rewrite my travelers for the women out there who solo travel in truly experiencing and immersing oneself into a new place.