colorful_language 's review for:

How to Breathe Underwater by Julie Orringer
2.0

There were some very memorable stories here. "Note to Sixth-Grade Self" was especially brutal, and I would certainly recommend it, but overall, this collection was very lack luster for me. It felt flat, cliche and dated in places. I couldn't relate/connect with any of the other stories which is an important factor in my being able to enjoy them. (2 stars)

Edit: I think about this book a LOT. And despite my first impressions, it's stayed with me in a positive way. (4 stars)