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3.47 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this. As the reader, you are taken throughout all of Katie's crushes from Kindergarten - age 25. I really liked learning about her crushes and the details behind him. This was very entertaining learning about Katie and her journey through dating (sort of). I felt connected to her at times especially her middle school days. Although I am different than Katie, I saw some similarities we share. I was connected to her in the way that I was rooting for a date or boy she encountered.
I laughed-out-loud quite a lot throughout this book. Seriously, KATIE CAN WE BE FRIENDS? She's hilarious!
This is definitely a great pick me up!
I didn't give this the full 5 stars only because I felt that she could've easily made more of an effort with relationships AND I didn't get to know about her for a bit, I didn't find out until the last few chapters where she was from and I was searching for her family. I was constantly wondering if she was an only child but she says she does have two brothers but, I wanted more. IT'S A MEMOIR!!
Overall, I'd pick this up again but I'd need post-its and a pencil - which I didn't have -
I laughed-out-loud quite a lot throughout this book. Seriously, KATIE CAN WE BE FRIENDS? She's hilarious!
This is definitely a great pick me up!
I didn't give this the full 5 stars only because I felt that she could've easily made more of an effort with relationships AND I didn't get to know about her for a bit, I didn't find out until the last few chapters where she was from and I was searching for her family. I was constantly wondering if she was an only child but she says she does have two brothers but, I wanted more. IT'S A MEMOIR!!
Overall, I'd pick this up again but I'd need post-its and a pencil - which I didn't have -
I really like this book for the majority of it. I relate to Katie a lot and I felt so nice being able to read someone who felt the same way I do. Once I got to part 4 of the book, I felt like I was pushing myself to finish it and that pacing was off for me. I ended up skimming the majority of the end of the book.
I think I would give this maybe a 3.75
I think I would give this maybe a 3.75
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Honesty time: I have never been on a date. And I turn 26 in May. And I don’t care.
This helped me relate to Heaney on a level that many seem to have issue with. It’s not that I’m purposely out there going I DON’T WANT TO DATE. But I’m also okay staying at home with no pants on and massive amounts of TV. I’m also not against marriage. My parents have been married for 30 years later this month. Most of my friends are married or engaged and I like most of their significant others. There is one I want to poke in the eyes, but that is probably more me than him. (It’s totally him.)
I had crushes like Heaney, and have a best friend like Rylee. Well not exactly like Rylee, because there can only be one Rylee. But I have that best friend who I could be 2,000 miles away from and still feel like I’m sitting in her living f39df464912b11e3a6c812b4d37167a9_8room, at home. I’m actually lucky, I have a few in my core group that mean the world to me.
All of that being said, I understand that Heaney is not relatable to everyone. They aren’t going to understand her need for lists and overthinking and the sarcasm. It’s hard though for me to review this book without bringing up the face when I posted a photo on instagram the comments I got where interesting. Most times I post what I read and no one says anything because, well, I read “normal” books. It’s very interesting for me to read a hot button topic. It then became harder for me when I related to the book as much as I did. That being said, I understand that this book is far from perfect. If you aren’t around my age a lot of the references won’t touch your heart the same way. Looking at you N’SYNC reference, JTT and Teen Beat. Oh the gel roll pens. I’m not saying people older or younger won’t get it, as Heaney is 2/3 years older than me. But I can get the gap growing and the side eye that occurs.
I’m also not telling you about the fact I haven’t dated anyone and the fact I more or less don’t care because does part of me? Probably. Do I care enough to put more effort into my dating life? HAHAH. No. And that’s part of why I liked Heaney. She did care to put effort into online dating websites, but she didn’t care that she didn’t find her dream man, because she knows she’s going to be okay in the end because she’s surrounded by a good group of friends who also don’t care that she has never dated.
Honesty time: I have never been on a date. And I turn 26 in May. And I don’t care.
This helped me relate to Heaney on a level that many seem to have issue with. It’s not that I’m purposely out there going I DON’T WANT TO DATE. But I’m also okay staying at home with no pants on and massive amounts of TV. I’m also not against marriage. My parents have been married for 30 years later this month. Most of my friends are married or engaged and I like most of their significant others. There is one I want to poke in the eyes, but that is probably more me than him. (It’s totally him.)
I had crushes like Heaney, and have a best friend like Rylee. Well not exactly like Rylee, because there can only be one Rylee. But I have that best friend who I could be 2,000 miles away from and still feel like I’m sitting in her living f39df464912b11e3a6c812b4d37167a9_8room, at home. I’m actually lucky, I have a few in my core group that mean the world to me.
All of that being said, I understand that Heaney is not relatable to everyone. They aren’t going to understand her need for lists and overthinking and the sarcasm. It’s hard though for me to review this book without bringing up the face when I posted a photo on instagram the comments I got where interesting. Most times I post what I read and no one says anything because, well, I read “normal” books. It’s very interesting for me to read a hot button topic. It then became harder for me when I related to the book as much as I did. That being said, I understand that this book is far from perfect. If you aren’t around my age a lot of the references won’t touch your heart the same way. Looking at you N’SYNC reference, JTT and Teen Beat. Oh the gel roll pens. I’m not saying people older or younger won’t get it, as Heaney is 2/3 years older than me. But I can get the gap growing and the side eye that occurs.
I’m also not telling you about the fact I haven’t dated anyone and the fact I more or less don’t care because does part of me? Probably. Do I care enough to put more effort into my dating life? HAHAH. No. And that’s part of why I liked Heaney. She did care to put effort into online dating websites, but she didn’t care that she didn’t find her dream man, because she knows she’s going to be okay in the end because she’s surrounded by a good group of friends who also don’t care that she has never dated.
I started this last night and by the second chapter decided not to finish it. The title ensnared me of course — I too am one of the undateables!! At first the author's style seemed right up my alley, but quickly revealed itself to be repetitive and not that introspective, I thought. It felt like it never fell into a rhythm. There were no beats, no rise and fall, it was just endless quips.
I really appreciate and enjoy advice columns and podcasts like Captain Awkward, Dear Prudence, and Hello Sugar, and I thought this might have looked to the likes of them as a jumping off point, but nope.
This book is five years old, though, so I'm interested in checking out the author's stuff now, especially any shorter writing she's done. This might have made for a better essay than book.
I really appreciate and enjoy advice columns and podcasts like Captain Awkward, Dear Prudence, and Hello Sugar, and I thought this might have looked to the likes of them as a jumping off point, but nope.
This book is five years old, though, so I'm interested in checking out the author's stuff now, especially any shorter writing she's done. This might have made for a better essay than book.
This book was hilarious, real, and a must read for people like us - the Bermuda Triangles of the world.
This review may make me sound crazy but I don't care.
I can not for the life of me remember where I first heard of this book but I am so happy that I did. Prior to reading this, I had no idea who Katie Heaney was but now I want to be her friend. Actually, while reading this I felt like a friend she was sharing her experience and advice with. When I had to put the book down for whatever reason, I felt guilty, like I was putting a friend on hold.
This book had moments that made me empathize with Katie, ones that made me laugh out loud, and ones that made me think, among others. Anybody who is currently or has ever attempted the world of dating can find a way to relate to something in this book, I know I did.
I really can't find the words to share just how much I enjoyed this book, but maybe I will later and update it.
Oh, and Katie Heaney (if you are reading this), I hope you one day find the guy who says "You're right, I really like you!" and not in a PowerPoint Presentation.
I can not for the life of me remember where I first heard of this book but I am so happy that I did. Prior to reading this, I had no idea who Katie Heaney was but now I want to be her friend. Actually, while reading this I felt like a friend she was sharing her experience and advice with. When I had to put the book down for whatever reason, I felt guilty, like I was putting a friend on hold.
This book had moments that made me empathize with Katie, ones that made me laugh out loud, and ones that made me think, among others. Anybody who is currently or has ever attempted the world of dating can find a way to relate to something in this book, I know I did.
I really can't find the words to share just how much I enjoyed this book, but maybe I will later and update it.
Oh, and Katie Heaney (if you are reading this), I hope you one day find the guy who says "You're right, I really like you!" and not in a PowerPoint Presentation.