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purplepierogi's review against another edition
2.0
okay, is it sad I was totally misled and thought this was a self-help type book..! really, it’s straight up life story /thoughts-direct-to-paper essays, and, um, has a strange deeply self deprecating humor + whining feel? her childhood was deeply traumatic and affects her in every conceivable way, especially in seeking love and being insecurely attached, but she didn’t seem far enough removed from her failed love life to reflect on breakups in a lyrical way. it was v much, your friend is ranting at you and her life was hard and she’s going to mention that a lot to absolve sharing a ton of thoughts. The piece on how Jim Halpert is the perfect romantic man and darn why don’t good romantic partners exist, etc, was just so banal and kind of sums up a simplistic take: I’m a romantic, I feel bad and alone. that darn trauma ! The self narrated w dramatic sarcasm helped it be, if not laugh out loud funny, at least entertaining.
come for the self help on loneliness, stay for the comedic tone I guess !
come for the self help on loneliness, stay for the comedic tone I guess !
mosbymargaret's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
4.0
Lane reminds us not to settle even if we've had a rough childhood, even if we felt like it was right at the beginning, even if we have attachment issues. We might find our secure attachment, and we might not. Either way, it really will all be okay. You will survive and you will be okay <3
mariaologist's review against another edition
4.75
Much sadder than I expected. The title name is a little misleading about the contents. Ending so good though! Cried! Fun relatable approachable narrative voice. This book felt like talking to a friend.
hey_abijo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
tracy_j's review against another edition
This really didn't explain anything other than her life story so far. Not bad but not getting to the point?
giorgiawessels's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
2.5
The book started off pretty interesting but then for the next 10 chapters (it seems) the author just goes into her failed relationships and how she’s such a hopeless romantic. I switched over to the audio book which was more bearable as her voice is pretty fun and she’s good at portraying emotion, but the writing of the book reads like a teenager wrote it. I unfortunately didn’t learn much, but at best it might make you feel less alone.