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Don't Worry, It Gets Worse: One Twentysomething's (Mostly Failed) Attempts at Adulthood
Alida Nugent
3.32 AVERAGE
100 reviews for:
Don't Worry, It Gets Worse: One Twentysomething's (Mostly Failed) Attempts at Adulthood
Alida Nugent
3.32 AVERAGE
2.5 stars. some funny moments, not terrible for a book I finished in 1 day.
emotional
funny
I haven't given up on finishing a book in a long time...until now. I just could not get through this. I really wanted to like it; I really wanted to identify with her. I think I tired out after the fifteen thousandth reference to binge drinking.
I found this book to be funny and very easy to relate to for so many areas of my life. Favorite quote:"But once you start doing shots of tequila, you're entering a vortex from which you will never return." Truth. But I also appreciated how there were often deeper messages in her quirky stories. For example my favorite chapter- The Grilled Cheese that Changed My Life (been there!)- had an great message about body image that she interwoven with her personal anecdotes. A delightful, short read!
About- One twenty-something trying to make her way in the world and figure out adulthood.
Why I picked it– It sounds like the story of my life.
Thoughts- I liked this book- I thought it was humorous and very relatable. In some areas, her life is a lot like my life, so I could definitely sympathize. I think the title of this book is great and contrary to what it says, at the end of the book I had hope that things would get better. It was a nice reminder that I’m not the only one trying to figure it all out.
Why I picked it– It sounds like the story of my life.
Thoughts- I liked this book- I thought it was humorous and very relatable. In some areas, her life is a lot like my life, so I could definitely sympathize. I think the title of this book is great and contrary to what it says, at the end of the book I had hope that things would get better. It was a nice reminder that I’m not the only one trying to figure it all out.
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Read more on my blog: http://newberyandbeyond.com/dont-worry-it-gets-worse/
I’ve been on a funny memoir kick for a while now, and this is one of my more recent picks. Alida is a writer who is exploring “real adult” life in her twenties. It’s pretty funny, especially if you’ve been through some of the same struggles (finding a cheap yet safe apartment is a memorable experience that most 20-somethings, including me, can relate to!).
Unfortunately, a few months after I read it, I had forgotten just about everything about the book. Sure, I remember feeling vaguely amused, but I don’t remember specific stories or jokes. I remember the author giving advice, which sometimes was helpful but other times came across as too obvious or cliche.
I’ve been on a funny memoir kick for a while now, and this is one of my more recent picks. Alida is a writer who is exploring “real adult” life in her twenties. It’s pretty funny, especially if you’ve been through some of the same struggles (finding a cheap yet safe apartment is a memorable experience that most 20-somethings, including me, can relate to!).
Unfortunately, a few months after I read it, I had forgotten just about everything about the book. Sure, I remember feeling vaguely amused, but I don’t remember specific stories or jokes. I remember the author giving advice, which sometimes was helpful but other times came across as too obvious or cliche.
fast-paced