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A review by bibliomich
One in a Millennial: On Friendship, Feelings, Fangirls, and Fitting In by Kate Kennedy
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
I'll be honest--I requested this book based solely on the cover and the title. I had no knowledge of Kate Kennedy's podcast (though I do now and will absolutely be listening), and I fully anticipated a mostly fluffy book about millennial pop culture. It proved to be so, so much more.
I loved this book. It took me a minute to get used to Kate's pun-filled, slant-rhyme-obsessed phrases, but once I settled into her quirky style of writing, I loved the content of the book. One in a Millennial was a true trip down memory lane. Kate resurfaced memories that I didn't even know I had--of toys, shows, even *experiences* that I had long forgotten. Perhaps it's because I'm more or less the exact same age and from more or less the same socioeconomic demographic as Kate, but I was shocked at how much of her story felt deeply familiar. I do wonder if people who grew up in a different time or had different experiences may not enjoy the book in the same way, because there are many references to TV shows, song lyrics, cultural moments, etc. that really made this book a fun read for me.
What I was most impressed with was the Kate's sensitivity and self-awareness throughout this book. She was quick to recognize her privilege, vulnerable when sharing her experiences, and very intentional with her language choices.
As mentioned before, Kate is a podcast host, so she was a natural choice to narrate the audiobook. While I generally prefer books that are not narrated by the author, Kate does an excellent job. You can often hear her starting to tear up at some of the more emotional moments in the story, and it added so much to the reading experience.
Thank you to NetGalley for my ALC of this book.
I loved this book. It took me a minute to get used to Kate's pun-filled, slant-rhyme-obsessed phrases, but once I settled into her quirky style of writing, I loved the content of the book. One in a Millennial was a true trip down memory lane. Kate resurfaced memories that I didn't even know I had--of toys, shows, even *experiences* that I had long forgotten. Perhaps it's because I'm more or less the exact same age and from more or less the same socioeconomic demographic as Kate, but I was shocked at how much of her story felt deeply familiar. I do wonder if people who grew up in a different time or had different experiences may not enjoy the book in the same way, because there are many references to TV shows, song lyrics, cultural moments, etc. that really made this book a fun read for me.
What I was most impressed with was the Kate's sensitivity and self-awareness throughout this book. She was quick to recognize her privilege, vulnerable when sharing her experiences, and very intentional with her language choices.
As mentioned before, Kate is a podcast host, so she was a natural choice to narrate the audiobook. While I generally prefer books that are not narrated by the author, Kate does an excellent job. You can often hear her starting to tear up at some of the more emotional moments in the story, and it added so much to the reading experience.
Thank you to NetGalley for my ALC of this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Gun violence and Mass/school shootings