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gcrunnels's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely. Not what I was expecting, but I really liked it. She’s a gifted writer. I enjoyed listening to her narration as well.
laurynking's review against another edition
4.0
Although I haven’t gone through a divorce like the one that tied much of this book together, I feel like I saw a lot of myself and who I hope to be in what Jenny Slate wrote. I can’t pinpoint anything in particular that kept this from being a 5-star read, so it may be more of the genre than the book itself.
kallmen's review against another edition
4.0
Weird and lovely and poetic. I marked places to go back to again and again because I will need to keep hearing her words in my life.
jamuckley's review against another edition
5.0
Actress and stand-up comedian, Jenny Slate's new book, "Little Weirds," is a funny, honest and poignant book covering mature themes on love, desire, longing, loss, breakups and divorce. Her story is one about being alive despite the loss and hardships along the way.
Ms. Slate's book is not for the easily offended, she is a comedian after all. As a mid-thirty-something having gone through the heartbreak of divorce, I feel like I can relate to her struggles and feelings. My favorite part about the book is her way of speaking to and addressing real feelings and where she is at in a humorous way, poking fun at herself and her lost lovers, but not in a way that tears down the latter nor ignores the pain of her current situation.
I feel like this book is a treasure for a newly single person looking to get back up after a hard fall. I would recommend it to anyone who has gone through a bad breakup and is still affected by its residual effects. The book is filled with some hilarious one-liners as a lead into some deep thoughts about moving forward.
I received this as an eBook from Little, Brown and Company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review of the title. I did not receive any compensation from either
Ms. Slate's book is not for the easily offended, she is a comedian after all. As a mid-thirty-something having gone through the heartbreak of divorce, I feel like I can relate to her struggles and feelings. My favorite part about the book is her way of speaking to and addressing real feelings and where she is at in a humorous way, poking fun at herself and her lost lovers, but not in a way that tears down the latter nor ignores the pain of her current situation.
I feel like this book is a treasure for a newly single person looking to get back up after a hard fall. I would recommend it to anyone who has gone through a bad breakup and is still affected by its residual effects. The book is filled with some hilarious one-liners as a lead into some deep thoughts about moving forward.
I received this as an eBook from Little, Brown and Company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review of the title. I did not receive any compensation from either
magstorm's review against another edition
5.0
Deliciously weird. The way she uses language is an absolute gift. Loved this.
jamiedanger's review against another edition
5.0
Beautifully written with thoughtful, vulnerable prose. Jenny Slate’s thoughts on loneliness, wildness, the female experience, and more are explored through small vignettes that balance magical realism with introspection.
quietneptune's review against another edition
Meh I really wanted to like this more but the last third was a slog to get through- at least in audio format. Some good essays but overall the collection was a mixed bag :/