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risaaskerooth 's review for:
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir
by Dolly Alderton
It didn't live up to the hype or the 4+ Goodreads rating in my eyes, likely because I didn't relate (disclaimer: I am only 21, maybe would feel differently at 30).
The hedonism and binge-drinking accounts of the first 50% of the book seemed unnecessary, repetitive, and self-indulgent (echoing the thoughts of many other reviewers), as did the weirdly interspersed recipes, even though the writing was fast-paced and engaging. But truly, why a basic scrambled egg recipe?? Who doesn't know how to make scrambled eggs?
The second half picked up. The writing was much more nuanced, introspective, and at times very sad. Despite my mixed feelings, I loved Dolly Alderton's focus on female friendships - this book made me want to (and I actually did) reach out to many friends to say hi or make (socially distant) plans. If nothing else, I could relate to how much I rely on and love all the platonic relationships in my life.
The hedonism and binge-drinking accounts of the first 50% of the book seemed unnecessary, repetitive, and self-indulgent (echoing the thoughts of many other reviewers), as did the weirdly interspersed recipes, even though the writing was fast-paced and engaging. But truly, why a basic scrambled egg recipe?? Who doesn't know how to make scrambled eggs?
The second half picked up. The writing was much more nuanced, introspective, and at times very sad. Despite my mixed feelings, I loved Dolly Alderton's focus on female friendships - this book made me want to (and I actually did) reach out to many friends to say hi or make (socially distant) plans. If nothing else, I could relate to how much I rely on and love all the platonic relationships in my life.