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

dark reflective sad fast-paced

2.5

I think the story is incredibly important, but the writing is lackluster. The 'after' portion of the novel feels like an afterthought, losing any momentum built up by the 'before' section. There were some interesting ideas raised, but ultimately nothing feels completely thought out or accomplished. The writing feels impersonal, and at times I felt like I was reading a fictional young adult novel instead of an autobiography. Elements that felt crucial to Jeannette's inner self were brought up only to be abandoned or wrapped up in one sentence later on (her OCD?). Of course, I understand that this is her real life, and things aren't often wrapped up nicely in a little bow like in fiction, but maybe more time was needed before publishing. Overall, I liked the book, it was a quick and easy read, but it didn't capture me like it seemed to do to others.
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