maggietokudahall's review
5.0
I love this book. It's rare to feel such a closeness with an author, even in memoir, and MariNaomi does a gorgeous job of not only letting us in, but letting us grow with her. Reading it now was hugely cathartic, but I can't help but imagine how seen and validated and appreciated I would have felt reading this as a slutty 22 year old. More slutty memoirs please, long live sluts. We don't get enough credit.
chelseamartinez's review
4.0
Makes growing up in the Bay Area (not the 21st century one tho) seem awesome. Much more than a romantic resume. I like how the relationships are layered and overlap each other. When I realized I had only gotten to the age 17-18 chapter I was startled by how much had already happened. Would love to read more from this author about her and her sister.
silodear's review
3.0
Won this in a goodreads giveaway... It looks good!
Turned out this book was just okay. An interesting jaunt into the relationship "resume" of the author. I enjoyed the illustrations and was fairly entertained by the stories (they were gossipy and snarky and sometimes vulnerable). But I really wanted this book to be deeper and more complicated. I wanted insight and philosophy and commentary about the nature of people and the complexity of relationships.
It was a light and easy read, if not the most engaging and exciting story.
Turned out this book was just okay. An interesting jaunt into the relationship "resume" of the author. I enjoyed the illustrations and was fairly entertained by the stories (they were gossipy and snarky and sometimes vulnerable). But I really wanted this book to be deeper and more complicated. I wanted insight and philosophy and commentary about the nature of people and the complexity of relationships.
It was a light and easy read, if not the most engaging and exciting story.
cheerssteph's review
3.0
I liked this one! Super quick read for a comic-well paced and drawn. I got a little confused at times with the order of some of the relationships that overlapped; but I don't think it could have been done in a clearer way with out changing the layout. :)
heykellyjensen's review
3.0
I wanted more of the later dating and less of the younger dating. It felt a bit uneven for me, and really, I think the book could have been half the size and been a little stronger. Still an interesting read -- I love a good graphic memoir. Concept is good, some of the execution wasn't what I would have wanted.
This'll work for fans of Julia Wertz, for sure. I think MariNaomi will get stronger as she continues to publish.
This'll work for fans of Julia Wertz, for sure. I think MariNaomi will get stronger as she continues to publish.
wageser's review
4.0
MariNaomi's experiences as a teen were VERY different from mine, but helped me to understand the actions of some of my friends and family from way back then! As an adult looking back on situations that she shares, the author now sees her past actions for what they really meant. This graphic novel was entertaining, surprising, and taught a good lesson. I would recommend for other open-minded individuals who also happen to love creeping on others' personal business.
library_lurker's review
2.0
this book was cute & engaging, but i was occasionally appalled by the author. especially when she encourages her boyfriend to stop seeing his parole officer and then he gets thrown in jail! and goes to prison! i was like, jesus christ.
it's a potentially interesting idea that just doesn't have a lot of depth to it. does the world need any more cute art by cute girls whose primary focus is on how cute they are? i think not.
it's a potentially interesting idea that just doesn't have a lot of depth to it. does the world need any more cute art by cute girls whose primary focus is on how cute they are? i think not.