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Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-to Guide
by Georgia Hardstark, Karen Kilgariff
TL;DR Review: While inspirational and genuine, this one is probably something I’d recommend to fans of the podcast. There’s a beautiful message, but the over familiarity with the reader makes it come off more like a blog than a book.
Content Warnings: Drugs, Eating Disorders, Violence, Sexual Violence, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, Rehab, Mental Illness.
”Why does everyone think whistling indicates relaxation? It’s literally one of the weirdest things you can do in public without breaking the law.”
Full Review - Contains Spoilers:
I used to be a very big fan of the show - going into the book I knew it was going to be more of a autobiographical one, about how Karen and Georgia got to where they were at the time of publication. I am guilty of having been a five star reviewer when I first read this, more out of a sense of loyalty than an actual love for the book.
It’s not that it’s a bad book - it’s absolutely a fine book. Entertaining enough and honestly, they do have a lot to say about how their experiences have lead them to where they are today. It’s inspirational and they take a lot of care to emphasis how it’s never too late to try something you love or how a past mistake does not define them. That in itself is very noble and a message worth spreading.
At the same time, one thing I’ve noticed about podcaster and YouTube influencer like books is that the authors seem to like writing in a more blog like style. On the one hand it feels more personal, but at the same time, it can often feel like scrambled words. It can be cute at times, but sometimes it makes the message they were trying to say performative.
The most glaring moment for me is when they are discussing their idea of “fuck politeness.” When adding the “and while we’re at it fuck the patriarchy” to something written down it feels more performative as I said. In audio format, it flows better and makes for a good chuckle or shout of agreement. It seems more genuine and heated.
This book is clearly a work of love. You can really see how the podcast is a reflection of who they are as people and that they are genuine in their love for the topics they cover. It’s about taking power over their own stories and seeing their worth, in turn, confronting the mistakes of the past and forgiving themselves. It truly is an important message.
So, fans of the podcast are going to want to pick this one up, but if you aren’t a fan of the humor of the hosts, this one might not be for you. Stay sexy, readers.
Content Warnings: Drugs, Eating Disorders, Violence, Sexual Violence, Death, Sexism, Misogyny, Rehab, Mental Illness.
”Why does everyone think whistling indicates relaxation? It’s literally one of the weirdest things you can do in public without breaking the law.”
Full Review - Contains Spoilers:
I used to be a very big fan of the show - going into the book I knew it was going to be more of a autobiographical one, about how Karen and Georgia got to where they were at the time of publication. I am guilty of having been a five star reviewer when I first read this, more out of a sense of loyalty than an actual love for the book.
It’s not that it’s a bad book - it’s absolutely a fine book. Entertaining enough and honestly, they do have a lot to say about how their experiences have lead them to where they are today. It’s inspirational and they take a lot of care to emphasis how it’s never too late to try something you love or how a past mistake does not define them. That in itself is very noble and a message worth spreading.
At the same time, one thing I’ve noticed about podcaster and YouTube influencer like books is that the authors seem to like writing in a more blog like style. On the one hand it feels more personal, but at the same time, it can often feel like scrambled words. It can be cute at times, but sometimes it makes the message they were trying to say performative.
The most glaring moment for me is when they are discussing their idea of “fuck politeness.” When adding the “and while we’re at it fuck the patriarchy” to something written down it feels more performative as I said. In audio format, it flows better and makes for a good chuckle or shout of agreement. It seems more genuine and heated.
This book is clearly a work of love. You can really see how the podcast is a reflection of who they are as people and that they are genuine in their love for the topics they cover. It’s about taking power over their own stories and seeing their worth, in turn, confronting the mistakes of the past and forgiving themselves. It truly is an important message.
So, fans of the podcast are going to want to pick this one up, but if you aren’t a fan of the humor of the hosts, this one might not be for you. Stay sexy, readers.