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readingwithmygoldens's review
4.0
4.5
I really great memoir/essay collection from a new to me author. I went through this in a few days, but took a lot away from it. While my life experiences versus those of the author are quite different, I found myself nodding my head in agreement many times and enjoyed learning about her life and thoughts about being a women in today's world. One of my favorite parts of the book was when the author described Saturday morning "dates" with her Auntie. They would go to a bookstore and then out to eat. It made me wish I had done that with someone in my family growing up and cemented even more how much I want to continue bonding with my daughter over our love of reading via the library or bookstore. I think it also will help guide me in ways of communicating and getting to know her when she gets older and hits the more reclusive years as a teenager - providing a way to connect.
I would pick up another book by this author in the future and recommend this for anyone who is an older Milennial/younger Gen X as the cultural references make more sense (and I enjoyed going down memory lane!)
Many thanks to Grand Central Publishing and the author for the gifted paperback copy.
Review Date: 08/14/2021
Publication Date: 08/17/2021
I really great memoir/essay collection from a new to me author. I went through this in a few days, but took a lot away from it. While my life experiences versus those of the author are quite different, I found myself nodding my head in agreement many times and enjoyed learning about her life and thoughts about being a women in today's world. One of my favorite parts of the book was when the author described Saturday morning "dates" with her Auntie. They would go to a bookstore and then out to eat. It made me wish I had done that with someone in my family growing up and cemented even more how much I want to continue bonding with my daughter over our love of reading via the library or bookstore. I think it also will help guide me in ways of communicating and getting to know her when she gets older and hits the more reclusive years as a teenager - providing a way to connect.
I would pick up another book by this author in the future and recommend this for anyone who is an older Milennial/younger Gen X as the cultural references make more sense (and I enjoyed going down memory lane!)
Many thanks to Grand Central Publishing and the author for the gifted paperback copy.
Review Date: 08/14/2021
Publication Date: 08/17/2021
_basicbookworm's review
3.0
This collection of essays follows the author’s journey as she claimed her power. Some stories made me laugh out loud, some were more serious and tough to read, the essays covered everything from Janet Jackson, to sexuality, to chat rooms, and so much more. It was powerful to see her really come into her own in these essays, and her honesty and fantastic storytelling really made this book.
tracithomas's review
4.0
Loved the range of tone and cohesion in this collection. Perkins essays are engaging and readable, almost conversational. The book gets a little repetitive. Good sex writing. Lots of sex. Overall solid collection.
courtandspark's review against another edition
3.0
I admire the author and her honesty and openness (doesn’t even really feel “vulnerable”). Appreciated her voice and stories, most just didn’t really hit for me. I did love her reflections on her brother and his disability, her experience at an HBCU and PWIs and listening to her love for Frasier (though I haven’t seen the show since I was a teenager it just felt relatable and comforting).
mallen8509's review
3.0
So...I do not think this is bad book. I simply was not the targeted audience. I think with some essay style books you have to connect to the author and I did not. While I didn't love the book, I know that there is an audience who would love this book.
soupwitch86's review
5.0
Update: I finished the book, the five stars remain, Nichole is a national treasure.
I still have a few essays to read but this book is already a 5 star for me. A lot was relatable for me, and a lot was me seeing life through a different lens. Some of it made me laugh, all of it was terrific. All of the essays are 4-5 stars and come to tell a story together well.
Poetry is my #1 love and I was nervous to read this after Lilith, but Dark, but Nichole Perkins did not disappoint.
I still have a few essays to read but this book is already a 5 star for me. A lot was relatable for me, and a lot was me seeing life through a different lens. Some of it made me laugh, all of it was terrific. All of the essays are 4-5 stars and come to tell a story together well.
Poetry is my #1 love and I was nervous to read this after Lilith, but Dark, but Nichole Perkins did not disappoint.
erklel's review
4.0
I have loved Nichole’s previous work (e.g. Thirst Aid Kit) and her voice continues to be engaging, self-aware, intimate, and funny in this book of essays.