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2.21k reviews for:
Not That Kind of Girl – En ung kvinna berättar vad hon lärt av livet
Johanna Karlsson, Lena Dunham, Annika Ruth Persson
3.13 AVERAGE
2.21k reviews for:
Not That Kind of Girl – En ung kvinna berättar vad hon lärt av livet
Johanna Karlsson, Lena Dunham, Annika Ruth Persson
3.13 AVERAGE
I am not a Lena Dunham fan, nor did this book convince me to become a fan. I just can't connect to Dunham and the characters she presents, both fictionally, and in real life. I don't think this book provides evidence that she is a pedophile, which is the latest and greatest controversy surrounding her, but I did find this book to be rather sad and horrible. Dunham's basically a real life Adrian Mole, but female, which, unlike Adrian Mole, isn't funny. It's because unlike Adrian Mole, this is not fictional, although it reads way too much like fiction. It's probably why I have such a hard time with the book, because I want it to be fiction, and not real. Terrible things happen to her, and she behaves in a terrible fashion, and she tries to pass them off a hilarious, which makes them more sad and horrible than they actually are. It's like Dunham is trying to hard to please everyone, and to see edgy and fascinating. I respect Dunham for her achievments, and the fact she wrote this book, but I don't like her or her work, because, despite being in the same age demographic, she appears to be living in a special bubble, and her life experiences do not necessarily mirror my own. I find her to be narcissistic, pushy, naive, and selfish.
I don't like all the misogynist bullshit thrown at her, as 95% of the criticism thrown at her is based on the fact she is female, not an ideal body type, and she's different. It's disappointing that people feel the need to tear her down on those things.
For a better female "coming of age" book, check out Caitlin Moran's fictional How to Build a Girl, as it was far more entertaining and seemed way more realistic than the realistic prose Dunham presents here.
I don't like all the misogynist bullshit thrown at her, as 95% of the criticism thrown at her is based on the fact she is female, not an ideal body type, and she's different. It's disappointing that people feel the need to tear her down on those things.
For a better female "coming of age" book, check out Caitlin Moran's fictional How to Build a Girl, as it was far more entertaining and seemed way more realistic than the realistic prose Dunham presents here.
i did not finish this, it’s fucking cringe and i did not know lena dunham was problematic
As much flack as she gets, I still like Lena Dunham. Yes, there are parts of this memoir that are questionable (to say the least) and parts that infuriated me, but I like the meaning behind what she says.
funny
fast-paced
I just started watching Girls over the summer and am simultaneously intrigued, bewildered, disgusted and entertained by the show even with the overt nudity and in-your-face situations. In her essays, you get to know Lena and the close relationship she has with her alter ego, Hannah Horvath, despite her protestations. To know how accurate or inaccurate my estimation is, I’d really have to meet her.
Lena harbors so many fears that anyone with anxiety can relate. Should I be relieved or worried that I relate to her nerves? Someone who doesn’t have as much anxiety may not relate but I totally and sadly do. However, her anxiety is written with humor and causes her to do mildly nutty things which non-anxious readers will enjoy or throw their hands up in frustration.
Despite her flaws and idiosyncrasies, I found her charming. I’d like to pick her brain, but she pretty thoroughly broadcasts her thoughts in this book, anyway. I understand why people like my husband don’t like her, but I do and would befriend her. Yes, she’s from a different generation, home environment and lifestyle, probably has extremely different opinions from me but, somehow, I get her.
A few of her stories are boring; some outrageous to the point of wanting to shake her and ask what the hell she’s doing; and some weird and borderline disturbing, but she really seems to have learned from her mistakes from the mild to the wild. Those experiences are fueling her writing and her television efforts, giving her attention and acclaim. Her lists are laugh out loud and weirdly relatable. Her unique method of phrasing a simple statement or thought rings true but different enough to sound distinctive and fresh. Some made me pause and ponder what she meant.
Lena fashioned her book almost like a paean to Cosmo founder, Helen Gurley Brown, down to the cover and author photo on the back cover which I found clever and funny. Although she’ll fool you into thinking she’s a slacker, she is ambitious, motivated, creative and capable. For someone with so much anxiety, she’s brave enough to withstand criticism, be herself and succeed in many endeavors. That’s the trick with anxiety (at least for me) — stay busy and distract yourself with involved projects.
So I’m looking forward to a future volume of her essays which I’m sure will delve into new territory once again. I’m curious to find out if, when she does have children someday — which we eventually learn has always been her dream — how her views will change and what she will say about motherhood and the balancing act we all face.
Lena harbors so many fears that anyone with anxiety can relate. Should I be relieved or worried that I relate to her nerves? Someone who doesn’t have as much anxiety may not relate but I totally and sadly do. However, her anxiety is written with humor and causes her to do mildly nutty things which non-anxious readers will enjoy or throw their hands up in frustration.
Despite her flaws and idiosyncrasies, I found her charming. I’d like to pick her brain, but she pretty thoroughly broadcasts her thoughts in this book, anyway. I understand why people like my husband don’t like her, but I do and would befriend her. Yes, she’s from a different generation, home environment and lifestyle, probably has extremely different opinions from me but, somehow, I get her.
A few of her stories are boring; some outrageous to the point of wanting to shake her and ask what the hell she’s doing; and some weird and borderline disturbing, but she really seems to have learned from her mistakes from the mild to the wild. Those experiences are fueling her writing and her television efforts, giving her attention and acclaim. Her lists are laugh out loud and weirdly relatable. Her unique method of phrasing a simple statement or thought rings true but different enough to sound distinctive and fresh. Some made me pause and ponder what she meant.
Lena fashioned her book almost like a paean to Cosmo founder, Helen Gurley Brown, down to the cover and author photo on the back cover which I found clever and funny. Although she’ll fool you into thinking she’s a slacker, she is ambitious, motivated, creative and capable. For someone with so much anxiety, she’s brave enough to withstand criticism, be herself and succeed in many endeavors. That’s the trick with anxiety (at least for me) — stay busy and distract yourself with involved projects.
So I’m looking forward to a future volume of her essays which I’m sure will delve into new territory once again. I’m curious to find out if, when she does have children someday — which we eventually learn has always been her dream — how her views will change and what she will say about motherhood and the balancing act we all face.
A few reviews express things better than I could. The short version: disjointed, sometimes funny, sometimes profound, often TMI, and probably not worth a second read. I can see where Dunham fans would love it, though.
i felt a little embarrassed for her...i think that's a compliment?
I only watched the first season of Girls so I feel like I don't know much about Lena Dunham. To be honest, I read this book mostly out of curiosity because I'd heard there was some controversy surrounding certain events in the book. Personally, I didn't find anything too shocking or controversial. I've also heard mention about Lena Dunham being born into privilege and that she's a privelged women who has invented her own problems to whine about. Again, that didn't jump out at me. What I did see, though, was someone who experienced some of the same anxieties I did growing up, so although I don't identify with Lena Dunham in many ways, there is that. The book is fine, nothing too notable, but I'm glad I read it because it satisfied my curiosity. To be fair, I feel like people who know more about Lena Dunham or who are fans of her or her show might find the book more enjoyable.
Lena is honest to a fault I will give her that. I read this book because I admire her as a young successful writer & was told the book was relatable.
Instead, what I found was I got to know the most disturbing parts about Lena in the most boring way possible.
Not That Kind of Girl is worth borrowing from a library not buying out of your own pocket.
Instead, what I found was I got to know the most disturbing parts about Lena in the most boring way possible.
Not That Kind of Girl is worth borrowing from a library not buying out of your own pocket.