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Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

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gzaborski's review against another edition

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4.5

I cannot wait to reread this book again in a few years. Discusses issues of self-image, dependency, growth, friendship, and of course love. Made me remember what I have ahead of me at age 23 and for that I’m grateful.

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breenareads's review against another edition

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4.75

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ciwanski's review against another edition

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4.0

A real life Bridget Jones, Dolly Alderton shares her heart and soul (and the shadows between them) in an astoundingly honest and relatable way.
I felt so understood by this memoir and found myself laughing and crying throughout. Her depiction of female friendship is so accurate and I can’t help but hate her (in a jealous, admiring way) for having so much of it.
Her language is candid and easy going. As a novel where so many stories are set in bars having conversations with strangers or friends, so too do you feel like you’re sitting at the bar having Dolly share her life story with you. At least for me, it felt like a two way conversation with lots of nods, “mhms,” and reminiscing on my own life experiences.
I highly recommend this to all 20 something year old women — especially to the single ones.

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brysonchristina1's review against another edition

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5.0

Of all the books I've read this year, this was the most well written. Dolly's story isn't unique (not to say her life isn't interesting) but that's what makes this book so great. So many millennial women can relate to what she has to say. And sometimes the most empowering and affirming thing is to know that other people, other women, are going through, will go through, and have gone through what you're experiencing. And in a time when you're questioning a lot about your life and it's purpose (beyond ordering things off Amazon), it's relieving to realize you're not alone. I loved this book. It's what I needed, and I'm recommending it to all my friends immediately.

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5.0

One of my new favorite books!! Dolly covers the typical stress and joys of being a teen and 20 year old as well as the “doom” of your 30s which such grace, humor, and hope. Honestly, a must read for any 20/30 year old.

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