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auburnaggie's review
3.0
Solid 3.5 stars. *Highly* entertaining in that "WTF is happening, I can't look away" kind of fascination. When attempting to describe it to my husband, he said, "So like trashy reality tv, but in book form." Yes. A lot like that. Good fun, super fast read. LOTS of profanity, so if that's not your thing, I'd avoid it.
kaitburesh's review
3.0
This could have been a 5 star read for me. Here's where it fell off: The pacing in the beginning was great. The character development was there. There was intrigue, a bit of mystery, a lot of building....to the main action that started and ended in 50 pages. Enjoyable for sure, but lacking in follow-through for me.
adifferentreadingview's review
3.0
This was a pretty quick read. As someone who is in a greek organization, it was semi-accurate but overly embellished. I think if you're in a greek org you can definitely relate to the aspect of loving your organization more than yourself. A lot of us put a lot of time, effort, and passion into our organizations - something that people who aren't Greek will never understand. After being active my last two years of college in my college career and (now) transitioning into being an adult/having a job/not being active, this was a refreshing read and reminded me of the good, the bad, and the ugly I have experienced during my time in college. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who wants a quick read.
elena_gilbert's review
5.0
If you know me at all, you are not surprised to see that I couldn't resist this book. Here's why:
Pros:
+Super trashy
+Very beachy
+Quick, easy
+Sorority soap opera
+Like a fleshed out version of the epic story my sorority sister and I wrote about our sisters during college, but with 99.9% more substance abuse
Cons:
-Atrocious writing (maybe this could actually be a plus for some people?)
-Especially atrocious sex scenes
-Perpetuates Greek system stereotypes (I almost took a star off for this, and felt a little guilty for enjoying it so much, because my sorority sisters weren't really like this, except for when they were. So there you go.)
I finished this book wanting to go rewatch Greek and all the "Jack McPhee joins a fraternity" episodes of Dawson's Creek. And also wanting to read a sequel.
Pros:
+Super trashy
+Very beachy
+Quick, easy
+Sorority soap opera
+Like a fleshed out version of the epic story my sorority sister and I wrote about our sisters during college, but with 99.9% more substance abuse
Cons:
-Atrocious writing (maybe this could actually be a plus for some people?)
-Especially atrocious sex scenes
-Perpetuates Greek system stereotypes (I almost took a star off for this, and felt a little guilty for enjoying it so much, because my sorority sisters weren't really like this, except for when they were. So there you go.)
I finished this book wanting to go rewatch Greek and all the "Jack McPhee joins a fraternity" episodes of Dawson's Creek. And also wanting to read a sequel.
karenleagermain's review
4.0
PLOT- Taylor Bell recalls her true story of her time in the Beta Zeta sorority at a college in Delaware. Initially, Bell is reluctant to join the sorority, but as a legacy, she is actively pursued to rush.
LIKE- I picked up Dirty Rush based on positive professional reviews and a fun endorsement from Jen Lancaster. I adore Jen Lancaster. Somehow, I didn't realize that Dirty Rush was based on a true story until I had started reading, which made everything even more outrageous.
I was never in a sorority and the colleges that I attended didn't even have them. I don't think any of my close friends were in sororities or fraternities. Basically, I'm unfamiliar with them, except for what I've seen in popular culture. That said, I find the entire set-up fascinating. I just can't understand who would willingly put themselves through rushing and dealing with all of the drama. Bell does come out of the experience with some close friends, but I'm definitely not convinced of she wouldn't have made deep connections if a sorority hadn't been part of her college experience. Her friendships are solidified when the president of the sorority goes after Bell, releasing a doctored sex tape and trying to assassinate Bell's character while getting her tossed from Beta Zeta, Some of the other sorority members see what is happening and as Bell gathers proof, they stand by her side. There is a surprise twist when we find out about a terrible secret that Bell's older sister, a former sorority member, has kept hidden from her sister. Bell's story is truly shocking.
I loved that Bell was able to get Rebecca Martinson ( the sorority president who went viral for her scathing rush instruction email) to write a forward. It sets the tone for the entire book, letting the reader know that Bell has a good sense of humor regarding her experiences. Despite the intense bullying that Bell endures, her memoir has plenty of laughs.
DISLIKE- This is a guilty pleasure read. A few years ago, I would have been embarrassed to admit to reading Dirty Rush. But you know what? I'm going to own it. Sometimes, you need a little trashy reading.
RECOMMEND - Dirty Rush is certainly not going to be everyone's cup of tea. It's shocking and has a scandalous/ TMZ type of vibe. Bell's humor and the quick pace make this a perfect beach read. I enjoyed the ride.
Like my review? Check out my blog!
LIKE- I picked up Dirty Rush based on positive professional reviews and a fun endorsement from Jen Lancaster. I adore Jen Lancaster. Somehow, I didn't realize that Dirty Rush was based on a true story until I had started reading, which made everything even more outrageous.
I was never in a sorority and the colleges that I attended didn't even have them. I don't think any of my close friends were in sororities or fraternities. Basically, I'm unfamiliar with them, except for what I've seen in popular culture. That said, I find the entire set-up fascinating. I just can't understand who would willingly put themselves through rushing and dealing with all of the drama. Bell does come out of the experience with some close friends, but I'm definitely not convinced of she wouldn't have made deep connections if a sorority hadn't been part of her college experience. Her friendships are solidified when the president of the sorority goes after Bell, releasing a doctored sex tape and trying to assassinate Bell's character while getting her tossed from Beta Zeta, Some of the other sorority members see what is happening and as Bell gathers proof, they stand by her side. There is a surprise twist when we find out about a terrible secret that Bell's older sister, a former sorority member, has kept hidden from her sister. Bell's story is truly shocking.
I loved that Bell was able to get Rebecca Martinson ( the sorority president who went viral for her scathing rush instruction email) to write a forward. It sets the tone for the entire book, letting the reader know that Bell has a good sense of humor regarding her experiences. Despite the intense bullying that Bell endures, her memoir has plenty of laughs.
DISLIKE- This is a guilty pleasure read. A few years ago, I would have been embarrassed to admit to reading Dirty Rush. But you know what? I'm going to own it. Sometimes, you need a little trashy reading.
RECOMMEND - Dirty Rush is certainly not going to be everyone's cup of tea. It's shocking and has a scandalous/ TMZ type of vibe. Bell's humor and the quick pace make this a perfect beach read. I enjoyed the ride.
Like my review? Check out my blog!
afretts's review
3.0
I'm not sure what made me read this. Probably the fact that so many reviews said it was an easy, mindless read. I wanted one of those. And it was. Very much so.
This is the female-driven version of [b:I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell|9010|I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (Tucker Max, #1)|Tucker Max|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388179505s/9010.jpg|2970640]. I hate-read my way all the way through this. These girls are totally ridiculous- to the point where there is no way that this is actually a true story. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it for what it was. It's poorly written and stupid, so it took absolutely no brain power to read. Don't read this if you're feeling particularly cerebral or if your moral compass points too steady North, but if you've had a rough week and want a bunch of drunk, stupid, and depraved sorority girls to make you feel better about your own life, then this is the book for you.
This is the female-driven version of [b:I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell|9010|I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell (Tucker Max, #1)|Tucker Max|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1388179505s/9010.jpg|2970640]. I hate-read my way all the way through this. These girls are totally ridiculous- to the point where there is no way that this is actually a true story. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it for what it was. It's poorly written and stupid, so it took absolutely no brain power to read. Don't read this if you're feeling particularly cerebral or if your moral compass points too steady North, but if you've had a rough week and want a bunch of drunk, stupid, and depraved sorority girls to make you feel better about your own life, then this is the book for you.
flarflar13's review
4.0
Imagine Mean Girls goes to college. I was no prude in college, for sure, but this book makes me afraid to send my daughter! This one's rated R for sure and although I felt like my IQ was plummeting for staying with this one, I was engaged. I was not in a sorority, but I don't think (or I hope!) that although there may be elements of truth, this in not an accurate portrayal of Greek life. It's a fast read, made me laugh, and made me realize how much I've matured since college.
bbylisss's review
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jeweleemc's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jessireadsya's review
4.0
May 2015, Jessi hit a crisis in her life because she just graduated college, had no plans of ever returning, and had always regretted not joining a Sorority. Flash to April 2018, and Jessi is still in her crisis, still regrets not going greek, but is planning on going back to school.
During my time off last week, I was done powering through YA at the moment. My brain could not take it anymore. So I walked over to my bookshelf, grabbed this gem and the rest was history. I struggled rating this because it was complete New Adult filler, and unapologetically trashy. I did not think that I would power through the whole book in an entire day without putting it down once. I loved the characters, I loved the story line, I hated Collette. And I instantly felt saddened when I realized that this was the only book by this author of this genre.. So Taylor Bell, I NEED MORE PLEASE AND THANK YOU! I just need more of this story of her time in BZ. I'll probably reread this about 10 more times before I find a suitable replacement.
During my time off last week, I was done powering through YA at the moment. My brain could not take it anymore. So I walked over to my bookshelf, grabbed this gem and the rest was history. I struggled rating this because it was complete New Adult filler, and unapologetically trashy. I did not think that I would power through the whole book in an entire day without putting it down once. I loved the characters, I loved the story line, I hated Collette. And I instantly felt saddened when I realized that this was the only book by this author of this genre.. So Taylor Bell, I NEED MORE PLEASE AND THANK YOU! I just need more of this story of her time in BZ. I'll probably reread this about 10 more times before I find a suitable replacement.