imrath's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, and Grief
Moderate: Infertility, Sexual content, and Infidelity
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
notsoquietgrrl's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This was an interesting read. It took me a while to ease into, I think I found the protagonist - Annie, who reappears in every story - a bit jarring. Some stories felt more accomplished than others; I especially enjoyed ‘Good Solid Obliterating Fuck’ (a masterclass in dialogue) and ‘Sex In New Orleans’ (such wonderful scene setting). There are a lot of memorable moments in here that do capture the essence of the book, that being the joyfulness and messiness of life. Nearly every story featured a strong reliance on alcohol as a vehicle of enjoyment so if you have a complicated relationship with alcohol I’d bear that in mind before reading this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
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