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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
fast-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
This just felt so fake. 90% of the book was clearly exaggerated stories that serve only to point at how silly the author is. I appreciate humor in a book but so many of the dialogues were false. Why? This could have been vulnerable, meaningful, and still humorous without trying so hard. You don't need to prove that you're quirky on every page, like a sitcom show. Alternatively, the content would be a nice base for stand-up, a blog, etc. As a book, it just didn't work in my opinion. It tried so hard to be funny and just wasn't. DNF at 2/3
"and louder than all of that were the whispers that became stronger and stronger every day from thousands and thousands of people creeping to the edge and quietly admitting 'me too. I thought it was just me.' And the whispers became a roar. And the roar became an anthem that carried me through some of my darkest moments."
It is easy to lose the point of this book. Jenny Lawson does a good job of blending whimsey, fun stories that highlight the goofy aspect of her life, with the underlying message of the book. I thought I would struggle- with such a book- being an avid Depression and disgustingly anxious person myself. Instead I found myself relating to what was happening- more than I ever have related to a book...No i don't have a taxidermized collection of animals riding my cats through the house...But I do have a brain that processes all her Jenny's worries, understands all of her fears- and relaxed while it absorbed, maybe for the first time...that I'm not special, there are others, who understand and can relate to what you feel...I did not expect to relax down for the early evening to start this book- and then finish it at 1:15am because I could not stop.
It is easy to lose the point of this book. Jenny Lawson does a good job of blending whimsey, fun stories that highlight the goofy aspect of her life, with the underlying message of the book. I thought I would struggle- with such a book- being an avid Depression and disgustingly anxious person myself. Instead I found myself relating to what was happening- more than I ever have related to a book...No i don't have a taxidermized collection of animals riding my cats through the house...But I do have a brain that processes all her Jenny's worries, understands all of her fears- and relaxed while it absorbed, maybe for the first time...that I'm not special, there are others, who understand and can relate to what you feel...I did not expect to relax down for the early evening to start this book- and then finish it at 1:15am because I could not stop.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
Humorous autobiographical essays focused on living with depression and mental illness.
The author has a funny take on any subject under the sun and I really like the way she spins a story. Here the honesty with which she writes about very difficult topics is brave, at times horrifying in its details, but overall very important.
As long as she keeps writing, I'll keep reading.
The author has a funny take on any subject under the sun and I really like the way she spins a story. Here the honesty with which she writes about very difficult topics is brave, at times horrifying in its details, but overall very important.
As long as she keeps writing, I'll keep reading.
I don't know what to think about this one. It was funny, but it was way over the top, sometimes I just didn't like that. It was entertaining, though.
Upfront: I'm not very objective about this book because Jenny is someone I consider a friend (although we've only met once I think!) and I'm a huge fan of her blog, AND she blurbed my book. But I wouldn't have asked her to blurb if I didn't love her stuff, ergo it doesn't feel weird to say I loved this book. So take that how you will.
This review is based on an ARC too, BTW. Basically her original book is one of my faves (I read it before I'd met her or even read much of her blog, for the record) and these new tales are just as witty and weird and fantastic as in her book debut! You'll never feel ashamed of any aspect of yourself after you read this book. Jenny makes it ok to be you, whatever it is you feel that makes you weird or broken. I love her for that.
Also, I'd never be able to sleep in her house because of all the taxidermy.
This review is based on an ARC too, BTW. Basically her original book is one of my faves (I read it before I'd met her or even read much of her blog, for the record) and these new tales are just as witty and weird and fantastic as in her book debut! You'll never feel ashamed of any aspect of yourself after you read this book. Jenny makes it ok to be you, whatever it is you feel that makes you weird or broken. I love her for that.
Also, I'd never be able to sleep in her house because of all the taxidermy.