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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
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hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
For me, personally, Jami Attenberg's memoir does not share a particularly interesting or relatable story but it is phenomenally well-written.
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I was just honestly not connected to this story. Plus it was finals time and I lacked extra brain space to care about something that was not entertaining me.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
When I read and loved Born A Crime by Trevor Noah, I realised that you didn't need to know the author of a memoir to enjoy it. However, I do think a combination of me not knowing anything about Jami Attenberg and also listening to this while being tired and not in the mood massively impacted my enjoyment.
It was difficult to piece together a narrative arc, to set the scene, and to understand what Attenberg was hoping the reader would take away from her stories (though I got there by the end). I felt dropped in the middle of her stories and struggled to form an emotional connection with her.
Still, there were some really interesting sections and reflections that did capture my attention despite me being distracted and I appreciated Attenberg's openness and vulnerability surrounding these.
If you're into books about women travelling solo, surviving as a writer, and not giving up in the face of failure or rejection, then this is a great book for you!
It was difficult to piece together a narrative arc, to set the scene, and to understand what Attenberg was hoping the reader would take away from her stories (though I got there by the end). I felt dropped in the middle of her stories and struggled to form an emotional connection with her.
Still, there were some really interesting sections and reflections that did capture my attention despite me being distracted and I appreciated Attenberg's openness and vulnerability surrounding these.
If you're into books about women travelling solo, surviving as a writer, and not giving up in the face of failure or rejection, then this is a great book for you!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence
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