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dcmr's review against another edition
3.0
I've read Kaui Hart Hemmings from the beginning -- when "How to Party with and Infant" was a blog. She's a good, strong, insightful writer. This book, though disjointed, made funny and cutting observations on affluent, self-involved motherhood.
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this when I was actually reading it, especially some of the funnier lines, but did finish it a couple of days ago and am starting to suspect that it's not that memorable. Set in San Francisco, it's the story of single mom Mele navigating the choppy waters of new parenthood in a community of parents who are obsessed with image and creating the perfect future for their children. While I occasionally enjoyed Mele's role as the rebel mom who doesn't fit in with the snobbish mommy crowd, there's only so much of that I can take. Glamour moms are just trying to hide their insecurities! Sometimes they will dis you at the playground! Conspicuous consumption of baby gear is over the top! Yes, okay, I've been there too. I guess I felt this catalogs these various experiences without offering anything new or any insight. So, yes, a fun, forgettable read.
jfbfsf's review against another edition
2.0
It was entertaining - local, lots of inside references and gentle mocking of local places and habits. But parts of it didn't flow smoothly - at times the main character's kid seemed to be about 1, and at other times she seemed to be about 4. The separate stories seemed a little disjointed, with very little follow up. The format - an application for a cookbook - didn't make sense with the way it was written. It was sweet, but at times frustrating, and overall forgettable.
elanak's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
r_dougherty's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Light and fluffy, but had some funny moments.
laurelinwonder's review against another edition
4.0
Not the typical kind of book I usually enjoy, but this was a fun book. I enjoyed reading about these parents. How to Party with an Infant was a bit over the top but the feelings of trying to figure it all out, trying to fit in, and wondering if your thoughts and body will ever be yours alone again were spot on. Also, there were parts that were funny as hell.
kyljk's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
tinabean's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5