A review by aebaranello
I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

3.0

The first half was riveting, but then it dropped off after her mom died (ironic). For a book with a shock-value title like this one, there's surprisingly little reflection on her feelings once her mom actually died. I expected to hear more thoughts and processing - a majority of the second half of the book doesn't even mention her mom - when Laura brings up the concept that her mom was abusive, she freaks and leaves, and never really reflects or acknowledges the concept. As the reader, it's very easy to have my own thoughts and opinions as I am looking at this situation from the outside , which I acknowledge. But you're out here publishing a whole book centered around your mother, and you barely offer any introspection or reflection regarding her impact, except for half-hearted attempts at closure in the last chapter. It's well written, but the organization is strange. Overall a decent and compelling read