A review by dnlrbchd
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? N/A
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I understand everyone who DNF this book and/or found Maggie  intolerable. What won me over was that everything people hated it exactly what made things relatable. Heisey does an uncomfortably good job of articulating what it's like to be in your late 20s, post major relationship breakup and absolutely fucking floundering as a result. It's hard to read because she's writing about the kind of grief and disorientation that's embarrassing and selfish, and rather bad when outside eyes observe it. Not everyone is enlightened and self-aware at 28 and that's okay! It might be everyone's cup or tea to read about but it's okay.
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