biblioemily's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. I liked many things about this book: Winnie's personality & realizations throughout the book, her terrible & luckily fleeting first boyfriend, and Winnie's family and friends. I didn't love all the very specific pop culture references, though, because this book will not age well because of it. The writing is a little clunky & things happen just a bit too conveniently. There is some profanity, but not so much that I won't recommend this to 7th grade & up.
resslesa's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing audiobook! Combining lots about improv comedy (my favorite kind to watch!) and navigating jokes and a dad’s ALS diagnosis, it really is all I want in a book -humor with awesome characters and interesting romance. Lance nails the story arc, dialogue and Iots of improv games. One for everyone to read with a female narrator so guys can recognize their flaws but not too harshly. Fabulous!
clittleford3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
tikitami's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pleasant surprise. I received this book in a monthly book subscription box. I never know what I will get and it is a good way to step out of my go to authors and types of books I normally gravitate towards. I was drawn in from the very beginning. Like the title I cried and laughed through out the book.
megs_s's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
amandacora's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to get into this one but I did quite enjoy it at the end. For whatever reason all the references really jumped out at me and made it hard for me to stay in the world and I wasn't necessarily laughing at any of the comedy. But the scene in Chili's and the resulting scenes really moved me.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, and Lance Rubin for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Children's, and Lance Rubin for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
kmspedden's review against another edition
5.0
The best part about this book is the fact that Lance Rubin perfectly captures the teenage voice of his characters. You experience everything along with them and everything is so well written that you feel what they do. There is such second hand embarrassment for Winnie at times that it reminded me of the Scotts Tots episode of The Office, but it’s not just that. I cared about everyone in the book and maybe because I’m a little older HATED Evan because I knew he was going to be a jerky teenage boy because that’s how he seemed to me from the moment he made Winnie do the announcements without warning her first. And everything that happens with her father is so well done that you’re emotionally invested in everything that happens. I would honestly recommend this novel to everyone. I couldn’t put it down.
kmspedden's review
5.0
* I received a free ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest Review*
The best part about this book is the fact that Lance Rubin perfectly captures the teenage voice of his characters. You experience everything along with them and everything is so well written that you feel what they do. There is such second hand embarrassment for Winnie at times that it reminded me of the Scotts Tots episode of The Office, but it’s not just that. I cared about everyone in the book and maybe because I’m a little older HATED Evan because I knew he was going to be a jerky teenage boy because that’s how he seemed to me from the moment he made Winnie do the announcements without warning her first. And everything that happens with her father is so well done that you’re emotionally invested in everything that happens. I would honestly recommend this novel to everyone. I couldn’t put it down.
The best part about this book is the fact that Lance Rubin perfectly captures the teenage voice of his characters. You experience everything along with them and everything is so well written that you feel what they do. There is such second hand embarrassment for Winnie at times that it reminded me of the Scotts Tots episode of The Office, but it’s not just that. I cared about everyone in the book and maybe because I’m a little older HATED Evan because I knew he was going to be a jerky teenage boy because that’s how he seemed to me from the moment he made Winnie do the announcements without warning her first. And everything that happens with her father is so well done that you’re emotionally invested in everything that happens. I would honestly recommend this novel to everyone. I couldn’t put it down.
jamicuns01's review against another edition
4.0
Winnie is your typical teenager dealing with typical teenager things until one thing becomes anything but typical, her father’s diagnosis with ALS. The title is fitting. They story flows very well between the typical funny teenager issues and the less than funny, heartbreaking reality, having to accept her dad’s heartbreaking diagnosis. The main character is obsessed with comedy and tries her hand at improv, following the sin the steps of her comedic heroes. While she steps into the unknown she also learns that life isn’t simple as it appears and not everything can be solved with a joke. It’s a darling YA book.
Thank you to #netgalley for an ARC of #cryinglaughing
Thank you to #netgalley for an ARC of #cryinglaughing
jbrooxd's review against another edition
4.0
[I received an electronic review copy of this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.]
An emotional journey with Winnie through friend drama, boyfriend stuff, and her dad's diagnosis of ALS. There are some fun moments, and there's some humor, along with lots of honest emotions. I loved the ways the improv troupe backed Winnie up. Great wrap up of the story. (Language, LGBTQ+)
An emotional journey with Winnie through friend drama, boyfriend stuff, and her dad's diagnosis of ALS. There are some fun moments, and there's some humor, along with lots of honest emotions. I loved the ways the improv troupe backed Winnie up. Great wrap up of the story. (Language, LGBTQ+)