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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Stunning. Beautiful. Iconic. Everything I’ve ever wanted in a book. It deserves every award. 10/10 would recommend. Revolutionary. This is REAL literature, Marie.
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
these two are the funniest people alive. do I prefer to experience humor in the written form over audio? no. but it was still hilarious and there’s pictures
I would not recommend this for anyone not already familiar with/fans of Trixie and Katya.
Easy read, uplifting and funny often, absolutely beautiful photos
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Just fine, I didn't find it particularly funny but it was in line with Trixie and Katya's normal humor. Many of the jokes were either too niche (my fault because I'm not really a Drag Race fan) or felt like bland millennial humor (no offense to my lovely millennial friends). As others have said, the conversational chapters feel more authentic and entertaining especially read via audiobook.
The book itself is satirical and irreverent, making fun of traditional 50s housewife magazines, something that totally fits into Trixie and Katya's personas. But, I felt like the satirical style held this back from having anything of substance. Thinking about something like Dear Girls by Amy Wong, for example, this book lacks moments of vulnerability or any introspections into the authors' life. I felt like they tried to offer a "look behind the persona" but it didn't go far enough to be meaningful.
Still fun if you are a fan of Trixie and Katya, but nothing crazy that I gained anything from. I do think that this would be more meaningful or interesting to young queer kids who may not have an in-person queer community to connect with as the "guide to life" moments had an endearing (even through the parody) tone.
The book itself is satirical and irreverent, making fun of traditional 50s housewife magazines, something that totally fits into Trixie and Katya's personas. But, I felt like the satirical style held this back from having anything of substance. Thinking about something like Dear Girls by Amy Wong, for example, this book lacks moments of vulnerability or any introspections into the authors' life. I felt like they tried to offer a "look behind the persona" but it didn't go far enough to be meaningful.
Still fun if you are a fan of Trixie and Katya, but nothing crazy that I gained anything from. I do think that this would be more meaningful or interesting to young queer kids who may not have an in-person queer community to connect with as the "guide to life" moments had an endearing (even through the parody) tone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
funny
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
funny
medium-paced
I wanted to like this more than I did. I took me awhile to get through such a short book
No book has ever made me laugh as hard as this one did! Even the acknowledgments made me cackle, seriously. I highly recommend reading the physical book, rather than listening to the audiobook, because the photos that accompany this guide are truly works of art. I was tempted to defile my library's copy of this book because I wanted one of the candid photos of Katya with dozens of cigarettes in her mouth as a poster.
I love the girls but this book was pretty dull. I know it was a tough go for the both of them to work together in this book but I can’t say I was wow’d. I love the pod and will always support but this book was a yawn.