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I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
4.25
dark emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced
An effective prose and an easy read with a breakneck pace that takes a toll in the final chapters. Overall, the book is well-executed, reflective, and enlightening with a followable tone that remains largely consistent through the duration of the book. The ending chapters feel a bit rushed at points with whole sections of time seemingly skipped over and condensed into one page summaries. It's a bit jarring after following so much time at the beginning of the author's life, but I'm more than able to accept that it's a good thing she has less to report on the more and more current the events are. I can see how the tone and writing were meant to be humorous at numerous points, but I am personally too distracted by the traumas and hardships endured to truly call this book "funny" the way many others would. Nevertheless, it was a worthwhile read that even personally helped me as I navigate the very recent decision to cut off my own mother. Would recommend. 
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