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One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy
6 reviews
kerryamchugh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Gun violence
jlothian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
As a female born in the early 1980s this hit all the high points I expected and many I had forgotten about.
Note: listened to the audiobook read by the author, it adds that extra layer of emotion when you can hear the excitement, sadness, etc in her voice.
Note: listened to the audiobook read by the author, it adds that extra layer of emotion when you can hear the excitement, sadness, etc in her voice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Infertility, Mass/school shootings, and Gun violence
lexibar's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I was provided access to this audiobook by the publisher via NetGalley. I really enjoyed the nostalgia of this book. Limited Too!, American Girl, trundle beds, AIM, oh my! I really enjoyed the author’s commentary on how girls and women are made to feel as if our interests aren’t valid or acceptable by men, and thus society as a whole. I also appreciated that where she could, she mentioned her privilege, but also was honest with the ways in which she struggled with mental health and later on, fertility. This book was perhaps deeper than I anticipated, but it was that depth that made it all the more compelling. I also appreciated that the author addressed how her voice appeared labored at times (there’s a spoiler here, so I won’t say it) because I noticed and it was a bit distracting but I wouldn’t say it was often. But I did notice, so I liked that she explained why. I also personally love when you can hear a narrator’s emotions in an audiobook because it just makes it even more relatable. Overall, I’d recommend this audiobook!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Mental illness
Moderate: Mass/school shootings and Gun violence
Minor: Rape
roziereads's review against another edition
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol, Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Miscarriage, Infertility, Abortion, and Pregnancy
toofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Mental illness, Bullying, Eating disorder, Gun violence, Infertility, Pregnancy, Body shaming, Misogyny, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Sexual content
bibliomich's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
I'll be honest--I requested this book based solely on the cover and the title. I had no knowledge of Kate Kennedy's podcast (though I do now and will absolutely be listening), and I fully anticipated a mostly fluffy book about millennial pop culture. It proved to be so, so much more.
I loved this book. It took me a minute to get used to Kate's pun-filled, slant-rhyme-obsessed phrases, but once I settled into her quirky style of writing, I loved the content of the book. One in a Millennial was a true trip down memory lane. Kate resurfaced memories that I didn't even know I had--of toys, shows, even *experiences* that I had long forgotten. Perhaps it's because I'm more or less the exact same age and from more or less the same socioeconomic demographic as Kate, but I was shocked at how much of her story felt deeply familiar. I do wonder if people who grew up in a different time or had different experiences may not enjoy the book in the same way, because there are many references to TV shows, song lyrics, cultural moments, etc. that really made this book a fun read for me.
What I was most impressed with was the Kate's sensitivity and self-awareness throughout this book. She was quick to recognize her privilege, vulnerable when sharing her experiences, and very intentional with her language choices.
As mentioned before, Kate is a podcast host, so she was a natural choice to narrate the audiobook. While I generally prefer books that are not narrated by the author, Kate does an excellent job. You can often hear her starting to tear up at some of the more emotional moments in the story, and it added so much to the reading experience.
Thank you to NetGalley for my ALC of this book.
I loved this book. It took me a minute to get used to Kate's pun-filled, slant-rhyme-obsessed phrases, but once I settled into her quirky style of writing, I loved the content of the book. One in a Millennial was a true trip down memory lane. Kate resurfaced memories that I didn't even know I had--of toys, shows, even *experiences* that I had long forgotten. Perhaps it's because I'm more or less the exact same age and from more or less the same socioeconomic demographic as Kate, but I was shocked at how much of her story felt deeply familiar. I do wonder if people who grew up in a different time or had different experiences may not enjoy the book in the same way, because there are many references to TV shows, song lyrics, cultural moments, etc. that really made this book a fun read for me.
What I was most impressed with was the Kate's sensitivity and self-awareness throughout this book. She was quick to recognize her privilege, vulnerable when sharing her experiences, and very intentional with her language choices.
As mentioned before, Kate is a podcast host, so she was a natural choice to narrate the audiobook. While I generally prefer books that are not narrated by the author, Kate does an excellent job. You can often hear her starting to tear up at some of the more emotional moments in the story, and it added so much to the reading experience.
Thank you to NetGalley for my ALC of this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Gun violence and Mass/school shootings
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