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pause_theframe's review against another edition
5.0
I haven't been introduced to Asa's writing before, but wish I had. She writes in a way that is completely raw, open and straight to the point. If you want a soft read about the troubles of turning thirty, go elsewhere. If you want a gritty look into the life of someone who works in a profession that is often looked upon with a Marmite feeling, topped with the dark humour she thrives on and the level of detail only someone who has been there can give you, then you must read this book. I know I loved every page and will be going back to read the previous memoir as well.
This book takes a look back at her life, as she approaches the dirty thirty every woman 'supposedly' fears. As a woman who is turning thirty this year, I was drawn in straight from the introduction, when she asked what the problem was and when she was going to feel that thirty fear. I feel the same way, and connected with her. With her writing style and dark humour, I feel in love.
This book truly isn't for the faint of heart, as she doesn't leave anything out. However, this also means that she doesn't leave out any truths about her personal life. What I found intriguing was reading about her relationships, both in marriage and friendship. I found the roles everyone took and the interaction between them very interesting and different. What hit me the most though was getting a look into the real Asa. Getting to know that even one of the most dreamed about women can have insecurities, problems and struggle. I found it uplifting to read along through even the darkest, as it really showed her strength and unique take on life.
Overall, I was really impressed by this book and highly recommend it to those who want something raw and honest.
**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
This book takes a look back at her life, as she approaches the dirty thirty every woman 'supposedly' fears. As a woman who is turning thirty this year, I was drawn in straight from the introduction, when she asked what the problem was and when she was going to feel that thirty fear. I feel the same way, and connected with her. With her writing style and dark humour, I feel in love.
This book truly isn't for the faint of heart, as she doesn't leave anything out. However, this also means that she doesn't leave out any truths about her personal life. What I found intriguing was reading about her relationships, both in marriage and friendship. I found the roles everyone took and the interaction between them very interesting and different. What hit me the most though was getting a look into the real Asa. Getting to know that even one of the most dreamed about women can have insecurities, problems and struggle. I found it uplifting to read along through even the darkest, as it really showed her strength and unique take on life.
Overall, I was really impressed by this book and highly recommend it to those who want something raw and honest.
**I received this book for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
jean_le_point's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
ashleyholstrom's review against another edition
3.0
Asa Akira is an intimidatingly badass porn star. Dirty Thirty, her memoir about turning 30 in the adult film industry, shows a different side to her. She’s cute and quirky, and, oh yeah, explodes into a feminist rant about halfway through the book. She reminisces on her youth, her early days in porn, some monumental moments in her career, and her fears about being “too old” now. She talks about being a daughter and how her mother found out about her career. She talks about being married to another porn star, and how she refuses to abide by housewife-y “rules.” She’s great.
From 13 Fabulous Feminist Audiobooks at Book Riot.
From 13 Fabulous Feminist Audiobooks at Book Riot.
bumblebeenie's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't enjoy Dirty Thirty as much as I enjoyed Asa's first book, Insatiable. Both books are similar in that they detail Asa's life before and during her career as a pornstar and her thoughts on her experiences etc. I love her attitude and how comfortable she is in her own skin and how she's not ashamed of her chosen career path. She actually loves what she does, nothing to knock there.
The second half of the books is much more enjoyable than the first because there's more personality in the way she tells her stories, like her diary and script towards the end. Asa is a very smart and witty person, I read most of her interviews and listened to her podcast and any other she's on. I find her hilarious. Her haikus are hilarious.
That being said, if reading a memoir that includes sex, sexuality, porn, or drugs makes you cringe this may not be the book for you.
The second half of the books is much more enjoyable than the first because there's more personality in the way she tells her stories, like her diary and script towards the end. Asa is a very smart and witty person, I read most of her interviews and listened to her podcast and any other she's on. I find her hilarious. Her haikus are hilarious.
That being said, if reading a memoir that includes sex, sexuality, porn, or drugs makes you cringe this may not be the book for you.
amisner's review against another edition
3.0
This is the kind of book that I would not recommend to anyone that is unaware or unapproving of Asa Akira's day job. While for the great majority, I would never presume that they are their job, for Akira that is pretty close to the truth. Her book greatly reflects this point as she illustrates through her relationships both platonic and romantic, her hobbies and even the outlook on life she has developed.
As for the style of the book, Akira cannot be faulted for her writing style. She writes engagingly and manages to draw the reader into her stories. The only major fault I can find is that she rarely provides backstory on the individuals she introduces. All I can assume from this is perhaps she shared stories about them in her previous book?
Overall was happy to have come across this book when library browsing.
As for the style of the book, Akira cannot be faulted for her writing style. She writes engagingly and manages to draw the reader into her stories. The only major fault I can find is that she rarely provides backstory on the individuals she introduces. All I can assume from this is perhaps she shared stories about them in her previous book?
Overall was happy to have come across this book when library browsing.
literarytaurean's review against another edition
3.0
DNF a little over halfway thru. The first half was super fun and interesting but once we got into all the diary entries and random blurbs, it got boring.
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