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Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

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valeriedittrich's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.5

i feel like if i read this at like 21 and not 25, some of it would hit a little harder for me. love dolly though and some parts really resonated with me! will for sure read more of her work

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michelleub's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

Am Anfang dachte ich, dass das so eine Art Ratgeber memoir sein würde welche einem ins Gesicht schreit MACH DAS IN DEINER ZWANZIGERN GLAUB MIR. Aber eigentlich erzählt sie einfach nur die Geschichte ihres Lebens, was kann sie dafür, dass sie viele Fehler gemacht hat oft auf den Arsch Gefallen ist und vieles in ihrem Leben passiert ist von dem man lernen kann. Überraschenderweise beginnt dieses Buch mit ihrer Jugend. Die neunziger, Dolly erzählt von ihren frühen Ereignissen mit jungs über dem Internet indem sie über msn mit anderen jungs Kontakt aufgenommen hat. Oder sie erzählt wie sie üblich für Engländer früh mit dem trinken angefangen hat. In diesem Alter beginnt auch ihre Freundschaft mit Farly, der zukünftigen Liebe ihres Lebens(platonisch). Mit ihr durchlebt sie die Höhen und Tiefen des Lebens und sie sind unzertrennlich, kennen jeden Teil des anderen und Lieben sich trotzdem.
Aber letztendlich ging es hier doch hauptsächlich um ihre zwanziger, Dolly lebt ein äußerst turbulentes Leben bei dem sie oft auf die Fresse fällte, doch letztendlich lernt sie darauf und wird irgendwann während des Buches besser, hier kommt dann der „lernt aus meinen Fehlern Faktor“ den man eigentlich garnicht ignorieren kann. Denn es ist so klar aber auch subtil ausgelegt, dass man auch irgendwie von ihr lernen will. Dieses Buch ist wie die große Schwester die einem über ihre Erfahrungen erzählt. Aber ein netter touch daran waren auch die Rezepte, kann es nicht abwarten die nach zu machen

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edey_books's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful slow-paced

4.0

A great read for anyone who is or was feeling lost in their 20s. I laughed and cried while reading it.

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ginnybrooks's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.25

I found the first half a little tough to get through-- themes are drinking and mediocre men-- but the musings on friendship, the teenage years, dinner parties, and growing up. The self awareness with which Dolly writes makes for some powerful and insightful observations.

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bethantg's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

2.75

I read this because my friend loves it and for that reason I am glad it exists. I know some people really love this and I can see why, but I think it's a kind of enjoyment that really hinges on relatability, and it largely wasn't relatable to me. Some parts were really beautifully and sensitively done, especially towards the end. The only thing knocking it down a little bit for me is a bit of a strange one, which is that it seems to inhabit a worldview in which everyone is entirely self-absorbed, which seems strange given the book is mainly centred around love. It gave many parts intended for humour a more negative tinge which unfortunately affected how much I could enjoy the book. Still, a very light, easy read with a lot of heart that I can see being a source of comfort for people who find it relatable.

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katnavala's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

2.25

While I appreciated some of the chapters I found to be a bit boring and way too slow. There is so much that could’ve stayed out of the final draft. At times it was easy to relate to Dolly but at others it was way too difficult if you’re not from London. She names a lot of places that seem quite relevant to the story but if you’re not familiar, it would be hard to keep up with. The one thing I really liked was the honest and intimate description of Dolly and Farly’s friendship. I enjoyed seeing every aspect of it, the good, the bad, the dark secrets and the unconditional support.

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yunudotepub's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

For me this was like reading the diary of the older sister I never had.

Even tho I'm in my 20's and I can't relate to most of this book (I'm from a third world country and way too scared of men) it was nice (and scary af) reading about Dolly's experiences with dealing with her ownself, men and friends and all these kinds of love and relationships.

Her little life lessons gave me a lot to reflect and to consider in these years of my life where we are like baby adults trying to find a place to fit.

My favorite parts were when she talks about her friendships with women (specially Fairly), I really loved that.

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