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jacs63's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was quite disappointed in this book. It's been raved about on social media, but it was quite average. Filling an entire book up with lists , that fill so many pages up, is just a boring and lazy device. Sometimes there were 3 or so huge lists in a chapter. It could have quite easily just been an article to be honest. She can write, but this was quite boring. Not so sure it was a novel really either. It read more like a memoir.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Grief, Mental illness, and Sexual content
tswanson103's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I absolutely loved the writing style of this book but it ultimately about a woman going through a divorce. The middle is a bit of an unbearable schlogg, intentionally. By the end, though, I loved it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
lifeonasofa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Really Good, Actually 👍🏻 Review
“One day and it will surprise you how soon this day will come, but one day you will wake up and feel good. It won’t last long, but then you’ll have another day where you barely remember this abjection, and another, and another, until that’s just your life. But for now, it will be hard. This is the part that’s hard.” - Monica Heisey 💕
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5 Stars
This was like a chaotic podcast or diary, I really recommend the audiobook. It was a great listen on the way to work. Despite having some pretty sad themes, surprisingly, this book made me feel light and happy. It was like I was having a chat with a friend, maybe even myself 🤷🏻♀️
Heads up, if divorce is big in your life right now, some of the harder parts might hit close. But personally, as a nearly 30 year old - it’s almost comforting to read about others not having their life together yano? 🙈
There’s really not much plot here, but some decent character development. A good look at relationships, growing up, finding yourself, friendships, careers and hobbies in your late 20s. Also, a big clap for highlighting the importance of therapy 👏🏻
Overall, although I’m finding it hard to think of anything negative to say, it’s not a book I think I’ll remember, it was more a vibe ☺️
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Grief, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Addiction, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Stalking
prairieraven's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Grief, Infertility, Misogyny, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Classism, Cursing, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
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