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notesbynnenna 's review for:
Everything I Know About Love
by Dolly Alderton
3.5 stars
I’ve had this book on my TBR for a while and almost picked it up several times, so I’m very glad that I’ve finally read it.
Dolly Alderton writes about growing up and falling in love and the messiness that your twenties can be. It’s very much a millennial book and I found it relatable and not relatable at the same time. I didn’t relate to much of the party lifestyle she described, but the way she wrote about being in your twenties and readjusting what you thought your life would look like- that struck a cord with me.
I think I liked the second half of the book more as it felt like she was growing up and focusing more on self introspection and examining her life choices. I also loved that she spent some time writing about how platonic friendships are just as valid and important (possibly more!) than romantic love.
Her essay titled “Florence” really moved me, and I loved the essay “My Therapist Says,” as well. She also included a few recipes throughout and I thought that was a fun touch. I always like when there are recipes in a book; it feels like a special bonus. I did feel like I might have gotten more out of it if I’d also grown up in the UK (some of the British references went over my head), but overall I thought this was an enjoyable read for millennial women.
I’ve had this book on my TBR for a while and almost picked it up several times, so I’m very glad that I’ve finally read it.
Dolly Alderton writes about growing up and falling in love and the messiness that your twenties can be. It’s very much a millennial book and I found it relatable and not relatable at the same time. I didn’t relate to much of the party lifestyle she described, but the way she wrote about being in your twenties and readjusting what you thought your life would look like- that struck a cord with me.
I think I liked the second half of the book more as it felt like she was growing up and focusing more on self introspection and examining her life choices. I also loved that she spent some time writing about how platonic friendships are just as valid and important (possibly more!) than romantic love.
Her essay titled “Florence” really moved me, and I loved the essay “My Therapist Says,” as well. She also included a few recipes throughout and I thought that was a fun touch. I always like when there are recipes in a book; it feels like a special bonus. I did feel like I might have gotten more out of it if I’d also grown up in the UK (some of the British references went over my head), but overall I thought this was an enjoyable read for millennial women.