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lilydoyle6's Reviews (1.47k)
I enjoyed the premise of this book, but for some reason it was a bit weird to me. The religious, "prosperity gospel" concept was bizarre to me and I'm glad that through her illness she was able to shed some of that ideology--at least, I think she was. Although it was well written, I don't think anything really sets it apart from any other book of someone with a terminal illness. But it does offer some unique perspectives, and for that I enjoyed it.
What a love story. I can understand why Barry Jenkins decided to make this into a movie, especially now. I gave it 4 stars because the ending was a bit too open ended for me and I felt like it just...ended. I guess it’s supposed to be open ended and implies he gets out, but who knows. Now I can watch the movie
What an eye-opening, life changing, self-reflecting type of book. There were moments when I, too, had an "epiphany" as Jennifer says in the book which really made me examine some things from my own life. I resonated a lot with parts of her story. It also makes me realize I need to stop being so lazy and get back into my yoga practice because the way she describes yoga and how getting deeper and deeper into it allowed her to open up-the more I know I stopped practicing consistently too soon. I got this copy from the library, but might have to purchase my own.
After reading "THUG," I've been itching to get my hands on this one. I loved the idea of this book. I really enjoyed Bri, although at times she was borderline annoying. I think she needed those rocky moments where you weren't sure if she'd step up or sell out in order to reach her goal of becoming a rapper.
Just like in "THUG," there are good takeaways and reasons the book resonates with many and why it should. It deserves its place on the shelf. I also thought it was cute that she was lusting after her best friend the entire book and then realized it wasn't right and went for the unlikely choice. (A subtle giveaway that this is still a YA novel.) But more than that I admired how, even in times where there was a clear choice between being who you are to get somewhere despite how scary it feels and being who they want you to be and feeling shitty about yourself, she always chose herself. And that is a come up in and of itself.
Just like in "THUG," there are good takeaways and reasons the book resonates with many and why it should. It deserves its place on the shelf. I also thought it was cute that she was lusting after her best friend the entire book and then realized it wasn't right and went for the unlikely choice. (A subtle giveaway that this is still a YA novel.) But more than that I admired how, even in times where there was a clear choice between being who you are to get somewhere despite how scary it feels and being who they want you to be and feeling shitty about yourself, she always chose herself. And that is a come up in and of itself.
This book offers a lot of great, insightful information. But also disgustingly shocking as well: the way the phones and apps were created to alter brain chemistry so that they can make more money among many other eye opening things. It’s definitely time for me to do another digital detox. I’m spending way too much time on my phone and not enough time living or feeling good.
Couldn't finish this to be honest. I got ~25% in and just couldn't get into it. I thought it was kind of dry. I wish I liked it though.
It's literally "My Favorite Murder" in a book. The way they divided everything up was so smart; the stories were honest, funny, and poignant. You could definitely hear their voices in your head as you're reading it and I think that's the mark of a great book. SSDGM, my fellow murderinos!!