fortunately for me, i was able to secure an audio copy of this book from the library instead of reading the physical version, because overall dolly alfortunately for me, i was able to secure an audio copy of this book from the library instead of reading the physical version, because overall dolly alderton's brilliant narrating made me like this book a lot more than i should.
i do concede that the title is a little misleading since 80% of this book is us, the readers, reading (and exasperating over) an entited, self-centered dolly alderton making bad choices about men and being a lowkey intolerable person to be around, and always using the excuse of "being young". nevertheless, i appreaciated the (few) bits where she seriously self-reflected on her relationship with the world, with herself, and above all, seeking professional help. i regret that this book wasn't the life-changing piece of writing that was promoted to me, but i appreciated the entertainment that it provided for a couple of days (however, i don't think i could have beared young dolly's incessible irratibility for longer than a couple of days, so kudos to her friends)...more
one star for the bipolar representation, one star for the epilogue, and the *occasional* great lines. the rest was a pain to get through. i might as wone star for the bipolar representation, one star for the epilogue, and the *occasional* great lines. the rest was a pain to get through. i might as well stop reading this type of chick lit because my tolerance for stupidity can only go so far....more
the fact that this monumental work of memory is banned in the u.s. tells me that the future ahead is very worrisome. this is must-read work that needsthe fact that this monumental work of memory is banned in the u.s. tells me that the future ahead is very worrisome. this is must-read work that needs to be taught in school, narratives like this keep the memory of victims and survivors alive against revisionism....more
"Don't say anything, because I see that you understand me, and I am afraid of your understanding. I have such a fear of finding another like myself
"Don't say anything, because I see that you understand me, and I am afraid of your understanding. I have such a fear of finding another like myself, and such a desire to find one! I am so utterly lonely, but I also have such a fear that my isolation be broken through, and I no longer be the head and ruler of my universe. I am in great terror of your understanding by which you penetrate into my world; and then I stand revealed and I have to share my kingdom with you."
literary fiction authors step aside, anaïs nin is the real boss of "no thought, no plot, just vibes and gorgeous writing" ...more
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