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lexybutschli's review against another edition
4.0
Won't lie, I was kind of hoping to get an epiphany about my own luckless dating life from this book but no dice. It's all very relate-able though and it's nice to know that I'm not the only one that this shit isn't second nature for. She uses "goddamn" a lot and that's my favorite curse so
jessplayin's review against another edition
1.0
There were aspects of Katie's writing that I enjoyed. She has a very written as she would speak effortless style that lends itself to a personal blog, but the constant "like" usage, repetition, and flow got to me.
This book is also dreadfully dull and misleading. The back says "she's barely made it to a second date" but there is a whole chapter where she meets someone online and goes on two dates with them. As well as several other encounters I would honestly consider short term dating someone.
It was a clickbait book and felt like a waste of time
This book is also dreadfully dull and misleading. The back says "she's barely made it to a second date" but there is a whole chapter where she meets someone online and goes on two dates with them. As well as several other encounters I would honestly consider short term dating someone.
It was a clickbait book and felt like a waste of time
brandidean's review against another edition
3.0
I think I heard about this in some magazine review or something, and instantly wanted to read it, because I figured this girl and I had to have something in common. I didn't like it as much as I'd hoped, and I don't feel like I've really found a kindred spirit in Katie. In some parts she just came across as incredibly self absorbed (admittedly easy to do in a 25-year-old's memoir). And other parts made me suspect a big reason she's still single is because she's incredibly judgmental (the online dating chapters come to mind).
But I did really like what she had to say about how being steadily single had actually given her more confidence in herself and her own capabilities and opinions. And there were a couple of spots where she talked about how she just doesn't get how people accustomed to dating think there's some intrinsic value to dating, even if it's with someone you don't really like. Totally, completely with her on that. Why go to all that effort to spend time with someone you don't love being with? Surely that's related to the divorce rate somehow?
Anyway. Not my favorite book ever, and, though it's unfair and goes against the entire premise of the book, I admit it did feel like it needed to end with her having found The One. Or, it didn't have to be that, but more of a take away or lesson learned than was there. But it's not a complete waste of time, either. There are several sections I'd like to read verbatim to friends who just don't get it.
But I did really like what she had to say about how being steadily single had actually given her more confidence in herself and her own capabilities and opinions. And there were a couple of spots where she talked about how she just doesn't get how people accustomed to dating think there's some intrinsic value to dating, even if it's with someone you don't really like. Totally, completely with her on that. Why go to all that effort to spend time with someone you don't love being with? Surely that's related to the divorce rate somehow?
Anyway. Not my favorite book ever, and, though it's unfair and goes against the entire premise of the book, I admit it did feel like it needed to end with her having found The One. Or, it didn't have to be that, but more of a take away or lesson learned than was there. But it's not a complete waste of time, either. There are several sections I'd like to read verbatim to friends who just don't get it.
luisapimentel02's review against another edition
3.0
It's really relatable, but not always in a good way. Fun and easy to read, kind of what I was looking for but not quite it.
franklinr3ading's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. Like many books, it takes a specific person to enjoy it. Katie Heaney is hilarious. I would definitely be her friend because I feel like we could watch Harry Potter, eat all the foods, and express our similar feelings about boys together.
This book is an autobiography about a woman, Katie, who has been single her entire life. It is based on mostly her interactions throughout her life in school.
The best thing about this book is that it made me nod my head and laugh. It made me think, "hey, I'm not the only one who thinks like that."
This may or may not be the right book for you. But if you're a little quirky, think about boys too much, and love the O.C. more than the average person, then this book is for you.
This book is an autobiography about a woman, Katie, who has been single her entire life. It is based on mostly her interactions throughout her life in school.
The best thing about this book is that it made me nod my head and laugh. It made me think, "hey, I'm not the only one who thinks like that."
This may or may not be the right book for you. But if you're a little quirky, think about boys too much, and love the O.C. more than the average person, then this book is for you.
shamsook's review against another edition
3.0
I was very pleasantly surprised by this book! I expected Katie to come off as really whiny and annoying, e.g., why doesn't he love meeeee? But I ended up finding her quite charming and funny. She definitely owned up to her own dating faux-pas, but also called out the guys she was... courting? on their weirdness as well. Sometimes her dating stories dragged on more than necessary, though.
What I liked most about this book and Katie is that she brought up some issues about friendships and expectations of women. Not in an annoying way, but in a "why do we do this to each other" way, which I thought was very brave (many people think it, few say it much less publish it) and interesting to think about.
What I liked most about this book and Katie is that she brought up some issues about friendships and expectations of women. Not in an annoying way, but in a "why do we do this to each other" way, which I thought was very brave (many people think it, few say it much less publish it) and interesting to think about.
amies808's review against another edition
4.0
I love Katie Heaney's work on The Hairpin, and while I was hoping for more Reading Between the Texts here, this was hilarious and utterly charming--and a quick, easy read. It was like reading the book equivalent of a wine-fueled girl's night in with a good friend. Now to release an entire book of Reading Between the Texts, please.
becrossenrode's review against another edition
5.0
Such a fantastic read. I loved Katie's humorous narrative voice. Her stories are super honest but were so easy to relate too, especially as a twenty-something college student. However, I would definitely still recommend this book to anyone - it's a super easy, short and funny read. The stories are bound to make you smile, laugh, blush and maybe even cringe. I think this book is definitely a new favorite! I've been quoting it to all my friends and have told them all to give it a read. I don't know how else I can put it: this book is awesome! 5/5 for sure!!
stardustyuri's review against another edition
3.0
I agree with many of the things Katie says. But the fact that this was a book and not a YouTube video series (or something as informal) was my main problem. I found myself understanding what she's going through and empathizing with her while simultaneously wanting to fast forward and get to the point.
This isn't a difficult read (writing wise), nor was it a long book, but it took me far too long to read it because I often got bored. It was like reading a long rambling journal entry or a blog post that the writer doesn't really expect anyone else to actual read. #nofilter
This isn't a difficult read (writing wise), nor was it a long book, but it took me far too long to read it because I often got bored. It was like reading a long rambling journal entry or a blog post that the writer doesn't really expect anyone else to actual read. #nofilter
dreaming_ace's review against another edition
3.0
A funny story about dating/non-dating/not dating. And while this is not quite my experience it is pretty close.
(Well more squishes on boys, and more dreaming of saving them from movie like challenges and telling them someone cares, and 90% of the time figuring "real" boys are too much effort so "fictional" characters boys work for me (with an occasional writer celebrity thrown in), then crushes on others and dreams of marriage or super deep connections with female friends but close enough)
And if I squint I can see the author as at least demi if not super cool and ace. (Yes I read the blurb for the next book, I know what happens next, but I think the author would approve of squinty imaginary and comical viewings of the story :))
So a funny story about dating/non-dating/not dating and how confusing boys and girls can be.
(Well more squishes on boys, and more dreaming of saving them from movie like challenges and telling them someone cares, and 90% of the time figuring "real" boys are too much effort so "fictional" characters boys work for me (with an occasional writer celebrity thrown in), then crushes on others and dreams of marriage or super deep connections with female friends but close enough)
And if I squint I can see the author as at least demi if not super cool and ace. (Yes I read the blurb for the next book, I know what happens next, but I think the author would approve of squinty imaginary and comical viewings of the story :))
So a funny story about dating/non-dating/not dating and how confusing boys and girls can be.