I ended up really enjoying this book. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook, as she reads (and sings!) it herself.
Other reviews are correct: iI ended up really enjoying this book. I highly recommend listening to the audiobook, as she reads (and sings!) it herself.
Other reviews are correct: if you love Rachel Bloom, you will love this book.
Fittingly, my journey with this book was very much like my journey with Crazy Ex-Girlfriend:
At start of book/show: I don't know about this. There are a lot of poop jokes, and this chick seems to be trying way too hard to get me/Josh to like her.
(At this point, I got on Goodreads to read some reviews and decide whether the book was worth my time, read a super crazy review/manifesto about how people should stop being so mean to poor J. K. Rowling, decided if this nutjob hated this book, it was probably something I would love, continued reading.)
Midway through book/show: I realize that the trying-to-hard thing is entirely the point, and she's using the poop jokes and sexual innuendo to say some really smart things about bullies, mental illness, society's messed up views of women, and being yourself. Become super impressed with Rachel Bloom (again). Laugh really hard.
End of book/show: Cry a little. Feel very grateful to have experienced it. Recommend it to others. (Sing "Stupid Bitch" over and over and over again in my head.)...more
This book was fascinating, horrifying, and beautifully written. It’s definitely not a pregnancy guide, and in fact, it might be a little intense to beThis book was fascinating, horrifying, and beautifully written. It’s definitely not a pregnancy guide, and in fact, it might be a little intense to be read during pregnancy (and scary!). But I’d recommend it to any woman who intended to have children someday or those who already have....more
I loved this book. I mainly read it because a friend said Caitlin Moran reminded her of me, and I wanted to see what that was about. I'm still not surI loved this book. I mainly read it because a friend said Caitlin Moran reminded her of me, and I wanted to see what that was about. I'm still not sure, but I'm taking it as a huge compliment....more
The best words I can think of to describe this book are "charming" and "heartwarming." If you're a fan of The Princess Bride--and why the heck wouldn'The best words I can think of to describe this book are "charming" and "heartwarming." If you're a fan of The Princess Bride--and why the heck wouldn't you be?--I would definitely recommend this book.
I also highly recommend the audiobook version, because Cary Elwes' voice. And also because Cary Elwes' impressions....more
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