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themagicalworldofnian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.25
Everything I know and love by Dolly Alderton
The reason for me to start reading this book was for a bookclub, and since I had heard this to be the perfect book for when you are in your 20s.
The book is about Dolly her live, especially her 20s. How she went through them. The main topics being, love, jealousy, sex, drinking, drugs and rock and roll, during the early 2000s.
I thought the way the book was written was very funny and original. Every so chapters their is a recipe inserted, from scrambled eggs to birthday cake. Additionally there are some satirical email chapters and it has a chapter of some texts.
Further as someone in their 20s I think the book is very relatable, but also not so relatable. I will explain. I think the things that Dolly went through the not knowing what to do with your live and the being lost, not knowing who you are and wanting to be loved, are feelings that most people will relate to, especially during your 20s. Since that is the time that you are finding yourself. In addition I found it very relatable that you have these different friendships during your 20s, some people getting married, some buy their first house, while others are still studying and partying every night.
However, I did think that some of the stories where very over the top. This made it less relatable and more an exageration. And in some of the moments I found it also very self-absorbed.
Overall I enjoyed the read, but I do think that the book is a bit overhyped, and the title does not do it justice. The title of the book is "Everything I know about love", however the book is mainly about just the time during your 20s, friendships, partying, and being lost.
I also think that the book could have added a trigger warning for alcohol and drug abuse and eating disorders. Since I was quite surprised that these topics where so heavely discussed.
The reason for me to start reading this book was for a bookclub, and since I had heard this to be the perfect book for when you are in your 20s.
The book is about Dolly her live, especially her 20s. How she went through them. The main topics being, love, jealousy, sex, drinking, drugs and rock and roll, during the early 2000s.
I thought the way the book was written was very funny and original. Every so chapters their is a recipe inserted, from scrambled eggs to birthday cake. Additionally there are some satirical email chapters and it has a chapter of some texts.
Further as someone in their 20s I think the book is very relatable, but also not so relatable. I will explain. I think the things that Dolly went through the not knowing what to do with your live and the being lost, not knowing who you are and wanting to be loved, are feelings that most people will relate to, especially during your 20s. Since that is the time that you are finding yourself. In addition I found it very relatable that you have these different friendships during your 20s, some people getting married, some buy their first house, while others are still studying and partying every night.
However, I did think that some of the stories where very over the top. This made it less relatable and more an exageration. And in some of the moments I found it also very self-absorbed.
Overall I enjoyed the read, but I do think that the book is a bit overhyped, and the title does not do it justice. The title of the book is "Everything I know about love", however the book is mainly about just the time during your 20s, friendships, partying, and being lost.
I also think that the book could have added a trigger warning for alcohol and drug abuse and eating disorders. Since I was quite surprised that these topics where so heavely discussed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, and Alcohol
ktinaisabel's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
epn224's review against another edition
funny
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Everyone said it was a must-read and no one was lying
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Cancer
mikkan's review against another edition
Book was sold to me by being a fun retelling of young love, so I wasn't prepared to hear about eating disorders. I'm in recovery right now and can't really handle that without any warning. Might finish it at some point but probably not since the first hour I've gotten through didn't wow me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
kaylahcc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Cancer and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use and Grief
juliarenae's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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reflective
medium-paced
5.0
this book makes you think about everything you have ever experienced in life. I find it very relatable and safe, especially as I have never felt romantic love. But I’m surrounded by love in every aspect of my life and the message of this story is truly beautiful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
lacanadienneinreads's review against another edition
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medium-paced
4.25
I didn't anticipate liking this. I don't tent towards memoirs, don't tend towards books about love, or even nonfiction in general. I admit I was cynical about this book.
But Dolly's style, reflective, emotionally vulnerable but humorous, nostalgic and dreamy... It felt very intimate and familiar. Even situations outside my lived experience spoke to my understanding. And those that were reflective of my own life felt frighteningly accurate.
I'd recommend it to any woman, but especially those in their mid to late twenties, on that knifes edge between the girl you were and the woman you'll be.
Fair warning, I laughed, I cried, and I was triggered by some of the content.
But Dolly's style, reflective, emotionally vulnerable but humorous, nostalgic and dreamy... It felt very intimate and familiar. Even situations outside my lived experience spoke to my understanding. And those that were reflective of my own life felt frighteningly accurate.
I'd recommend it to any woman, but especially those in their mid to late twenties, on that knifes edge between the girl you were and the woman you'll be.
Fair warning, I laughed, I cried, and I was triggered by some of the content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Drug use, and Eating disorder
lavandera's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
i miss all my girl friends. i love them all too much.
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder
romie_chat's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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medium-paced
I've come to the conclusion that I want Dolly Alderton to be my big sister and hold my hand:)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Eating disorder