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One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul
funny
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
mini synopsis:
For readers of Mindy Kaling, Jenny Lawson and Roxane Gay, a debut collection of fierce and funny essays about growing up the daughter of Indian immigrants in Canada, "a land of ice and casual racism," by the irreverent, hilarious cultural observer and incomparable rising star, Scaachi Koul.
thoughts:
Overall a very nice collection of thoughts and stories narrated by the author. As typical with collection of essays, there were some that were more impactful than others. This was an overall enjoyable read discussing some heavier topics. On sexual assault and gender norms, I’m not sure if I heard any new viewpoints while they are all still so very true. Some essays on her college days felt like it was for a younger or different audience than myself. I think the essays that really shined were dating outside Indian culture, and her parents disapproval. I liked how she spoke with love and honesty on the differences between her and her parents.
For readers of Mindy Kaling, Jenny Lawson and Roxane Gay, a debut collection of fierce and funny essays about growing up the daughter of Indian immigrants in Canada, "a land of ice and casual racism," by the irreverent, hilarious cultural observer and incomparable rising star, Scaachi Koul.
thoughts:
Overall a very nice collection of thoughts and stories narrated by the author. As typical with collection of essays, there were some that were more impactful than others. This was an overall enjoyable read discussing some heavier topics. On sexual assault and gender norms, I’m not sure if I heard any new viewpoints while they are all still so very true. Some essays on her college days felt like it was for a younger or different audience than myself. I think the essays that really shined were dating outside Indian culture, and her parents disapproval. I liked how she spoke with love and honesty on the differences between her and her parents.