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horfhorfhorf's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting series of essays discussing subjects I hadn't seen addressed in the first person like this before. Found the "check out my neuroses" bit tiring; I've been known to put down essays/memoirs by young people for this reason, glad I powered through the end of Koul's first book, though.
erincataldi's review against another edition
5.0
I was hooked from the get go. Having just read Shrill and other memoirs by Jenny Lawson, Mindy Kaling, etc. this was the perfect fit for me. This memoir by Scaachi Koul, a first generation Indian immigrant living in Canada was heartfelt, hilarious, and impossible to put down. I read it in less than a day. I especially loved the stories about her parents and her zany yet loving, upbringing. I grew up close to a loving Indian family so I know a smidge about their culture, food, and festivals and Koul's stories took me back. Koul also talks about hard subjects like: rape, alcoholism, gender bias, growing up ethnic in a white neighborhood, and struggling with body image. Each chapter is filled with wit, wisdom, and lil' nuggets that will get you thinking. Definitely keeping around for a re-read.
littletaiko's review against another edition
2.0
This book and I were just not meant to be as I just don't think I'm the target audience. Not sure who it's meant for but her brand of humor and mine just don't jive. This is a collection of essays meant to show how hard it is to be a female whose parents moved to Canada from India, but it just felt like she was trying too hard to be edgy. Plus, if her stories are true, then they way her family copes with disagreements really boggles my mind.
heymarissapage's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably my favorite collection of essays, ever. It made me laugh out loud and also made my heart ache. Saachi’s charm and wit are unmatched. I am hoping she releases another collection!
cbendixe's review
4.0
If you're looking for essays full of wit, and a woman's young life as the children of immigrants laid bare, read this book! I'm not the children of immigrants, but many of her observations about family and how you deal with them and their traditions hit home for me.
Lindy West's blurb on the back cover probably sums the whole book up best: "Somehow Scaachi Koul manages to be impeccably dry and extravagantly vulnerable at the same time. She makes you feel less alone by being completely herself- funny (so funny), uncertain, clear-eyed, and good. I love her and I love this book."
Lindy West's blurb on the back cover probably sums the whole book up best: "Somehow Scaachi Koul manages to be impeccably dry and extravagantly vulnerable at the same time. She makes you feel less alone by being completely herself- funny (so funny), uncertain, clear-eyed, and good. I love her and I love this book."
jillcaesar's review against another edition
3.0
3.5. Standout essay to me was 'Tawi River, Elbow River'.