A review by mistypb
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton

funny medium-paced

2.5

I was told to read a memoir this year as part of my book bingo. This is SUPER HYPED. BookTok really pushed me to listen to the audiobook so I did a mix of audiobook and my physical copy (bought from book outlet, I regret buying it but at least it was cheap). 
What didn't work for me: 
- It felt too long. Excluding the random recipes, phone conversations, and fake emails would have been great. 
Why are recipes for scrambled eggs or cake in here?? 
- So many of her "great" stories revolve around extreme alcohol and drug habits. Substance abuse problems are not something to joke about and it just gives off pretty, privileged white woman that won't have any 
repercussions for that (and she really doesn't. Besides an expensive taxi that her friends need to transfer her money for.) 

What did: 
  •  There were several great quotes in here and I really resonated with maybe a chapter or two.
  •  Friendship love is so important!! But I already knew that...

I'm happy that others enjoyed/learned from this but going to therapy is much better.
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