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lonelyhyperion 's review for:
I'm Glad My Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
An incredibly important and brave memoir. As someone who watched iCarly and Sam and Cat as a child, this was absolutely heartbreaking. Very well written, and also well read by McCurdy for the audiobook.
My one issue was that I think at points the pace should have slowed down, and that certain aspects ripe for discussion were left unexplored. For example, her relationship with her brothers, or her unhealthy romantic attachments. It's clear that the fast pacing is a representation of McCurdy's often no-nonsense, practical attitude, but it would have been interesting to listen to some more in-depth reflections, too.
My one issue was that I think at points the pace should have slowed down, and that certain aspects ripe for discussion were left unexplored. For example, her relationship with her brothers, or her unhealthy romantic attachments. It's clear that the fast pacing is a representation of McCurdy's often no-nonsense, practical attitude, but it would have been interesting to listen to some more in-depth reflections, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Vomit
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Blood, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity