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madi_sey's review
1.0
Hate, hate, hate not having punctuation around dialogue. I do NOT want to be going back and rereading sentences to figure things out.
There were other reasons for the 1 star. But that was one.
There were other reasons for the 1 star. But that was one.
becsbookshelf's review
3.0
This book had me at Empire Records, IYKYK.
Kathy has worked at Dusty’s Records for half her life. She started as a teenager after finding her fathers love for Led Zeppelin. Her high school job turned into her twenty’s and then suddenly her thirty’s are on her horizon and she’s stuck in a rut, measuring her self worth.
Kathy’s safe little circle has started to show its cracks. Her ride or die friend are growing up and moving on and Kathy’s feet are stuck in the same cycle of work, pub and repeat with some self loathing and terrible choices in men.
A story about learning to fly when you’re not ready too, taking the jump not knowing how you’ll land but knowing the people around you will catch you if you fall or help mend the broken.
The song references are 10/10, it gives you 2022 Empire Records vibes. It’s hilarious and relatable and a great Aussie read. It’s in stores August 16th, if you loved Empire Records this one’s for you.
Kathy has worked at Dusty’s Records for half her life. She started as a teenager after finding her fathers love for Led Zeppelin. Her high school job turned into her twenty’s and then suddenly her thirty’s are on her horizon and she’s stuck in a rut, measuring her self worth.
Kathy’s safe little circle has started to show its cracks. Her ride or die friend are growing up and moving on and Kathy’s feet are stuck in the same cycle of work, pub and repeat with some self loathing and terrible choices in men.
A story about learning to fly when you’re not ready too, taking the jump not knowing how you’ll land but knowing the people around you will catch you if you fall or help mend the broken.
The song references are 10/10, it gives you 2022 Empire Records vibes. It’s hilarious and relatable and a great Aussie read. It’s in stores August 16th, if you loved Empire Records this one’s for you.
taylamillar's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
omniscientcazz's review
5.0
Such a fun read, with an engaging and hilarious lead - she’s a trainwreck, but you can’t help but root for her. Strong recommend!
rhodaj's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
ceedy's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Excrement and Vomit
Minor: Sexual assault
nicolemctye's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
phobosm's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
fred3u's review
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
helen000's review
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75