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A review by yourpervertedneighbor
Brazen: My Unorthodox Journey from Long Sleeves to Lingerie by Julia Haart
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
3.5 / 5
*I normally find it difficult to rate memoirs because I always feel like I'm rating the author's life, which isn't fair.*
Brazen is a memoir that recounts Julia Hart's upbringing as a Jewish-American with roots in the USSR. The book had a lot of potential and the first two-thirds were engaging and well-written. As someone with similar cultural background, I found myself connecting to a lot of what Hart had to say in that first 66%. However, the last third of the book was rushed and somewhat questionable. The inclusion of certain details felt unnecessary and did not seem to relate to what the overall story was 'supposed to be' about. Although the book was a fascinating exploration of the author's family history, the excessive mention of Hart's small size became repetitive and began to feel like a forced element. She's "tiny," we get it. Despite these flaws, the book still managed to be an interesting read. Overall, I'd give Brazen a 3.5/5 star rating.
*I normally find it difficult to rate memoirs because I always feel like I'm rating the author's life, which isn't fair.*
Brazen is a memoir that recounts Julia Hart's upbringing as a Jewish-American with roots in the USSR. The book had a lot of potential and the first two-thirds were engaging and well-written. As someone with similar cultural background, I found myself connecting to a lot of what Hart had to say in that first 66%. However, the last third of the book was rushed and somewhat questionable. The inclusion of certain details felt unnecessary and did not seem to relate to what the overall story was 'supposed to be' about. Although the book was a fascinating exploration of the author's family history, the excessive mention of Hart's small size became repetitive and began to feel like a forced element. She's "tiny," we get it. Despite these flaws, the book still managed to be an interesting read. Overall, I'd give Brazen a 3.5/5 star rating.
Content Warnings
Minor: Antisemitism, Suicidal thoughts, and Vomit