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heyitsjude's review against another edition
2.0
2/2.5?
I’ll Tell You in Person is an essay collection of works Chloe Caldwell has written over time. These essays have been written at various ages and points in her life and all complied into this book. Reading this felt like reading someone’s journal. It discusses relishing in your youth, but lacks the reflective aspect found in most essay collections. Some stories/essays began to feel repetitive but there were a few really good essays in here. I really liked Hungry Ghost where the author discusses her relationship with food weight and her body among other things. I also liked Soul Killer where Caldwell openly discusses her struggles with addiction. While it was a nostalgic read it also felt vapid. There wasn’t much to take away from it other than the fact the author lived life carelessly. The essays didn’t really intertwine in a way that make the book feel coherent. It makes you question what the point of the book is.
I’ll Tell You in Person is an essay collection of works Chloe Caldwell has written over time. These essays have been written at various ages and points in her life and all complied into this book. Reading this felt like reading someone’s journal. It discusses relishing in your youth, but lacks the reflective aspect found in most essay collections. Some stories/essays began to feel repetitive but there were a few really good essays in here. I really liked Hungry Ghost where the author discusses her relationship with food weight and her body among other things. I also liked Soul Killer where Caldwell openly discusses her struggles with addiction. While it was a nostalgic read it also felt vapid. There wasn’t much to take away from it other than the fact the author lived life carelessly. The essays didn’t really intertwine in a way that make the book feel coherent. It makes you question what the point of the book is.
hannahfication's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
sometimes a good book finds you at the right time. i devoured this essay collection in a couple days and loved it. it's like an older-sister-hug of writings.
carlycompton22's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.0
Didn't identify with the author at all but her writing style was engaging. Best essay was Maggie's.
valreads_everyday's review against another edition
5.0
I really fell in love with Chloe's writting style
laurenslibrary's review against another edition
4.0
These essays made me feel nostalgic, but not because my childhood and now adulthood mirror Caldwell’s. It’s her writing. She sets up a structure for each essay in a way that is really enjoyable. Favorite essays include the one on the celebrity, acne, and Maggie. Caldwell is a great writer and I look forward to reading the rest of her work. 4/5 but rounded up to 4.5.
wyomingtoad's review against another edition
fast-paced
3.25
the concept of hungry ghost intrigued me
kslabicki1's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5