Inness

A good story but so disgusting

Great story, but I honestly can't stand Flynn's writing style. The show is better, which I rarely say!

Captivating book. I had already seen the show, but the book was quite different in a few ways. I devoured it. TBH the ending was a little disappointing??? And this dude is really into describing what tits and balls are doing.

This book is expansive in its geography and generosity. Sometimes it lost my attention a little bit or at times seemed repetitive, but in the way of the “oral tradition” of storytelling - that which is most important bears repeating. Definitely made me tear up quite a bit. And want to eat maple sugar treats. I really appreciated the hope and the calls to action throughout.. otherwise, as she says, the despair might become immobilizing.

Absolutely gorgeous, heartbreaking, and wonderful.

Terrifying and wonderful and heartbreaking. I loved it.

This book has so many touchingly normal characters. It's refreshing. It's poignant. It's heartbreaking, even more so because it is occasionally so hopeful. I loved all the characters the way you love family members - with all your heart, if not all your mind. The main character, Edie, around whom all the other story lines revolve, is an imperfect and wonderful heroine. Attenberg does an amazing job of humanizing Edie, not allowing us to hold her at arm's distance but forcing us to embrace her in all her complicated, messy glory.

Funny and charming enough. Not everything appealed (why does she think rape jokes are so funny?), but on the whole, a light and enjoyable bus ride read.

I can't do anything but love Ray Bradbury, but this was one of his less inspired works. Also I'm pretty sure that there were a couple of talking penises near the end - that's not a criticism, though.

I thought it was shallow, the sort of thing a teenager might dream up.

Supposed to be a funny memoir, but I didn't laugh once. Some bits were interesting. Probably could have just stuck to the blog, though.

Responded to all my questions and challenged every assumption with aplomb. I came away feeling more educated and empathetic, and grateful for it.

Though I appreciate Moran's attempts to make feminism more accessible, in her efforts to appeal to the masses (and to the menz), she actually undercuts the movement in a lot of ways. I also didn't think she was terribly funny.