A review by ferdie
Really Good, Actually by Monica Heisey

emotional funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This is a book about how miserable we are when we are miserable. There were times when I just wanted to shake Maggie (the protagonist) and got so sick of her shit, but then I remembered me in my darkest days too and just sighed. I loved how visceral Really Good, Actually is, in a way that feels true. Some parts got a a little too annoying and went on for too long, but overall I'm really happy to have read this and feel more insightful myself. Cheers to getting through the hard stuff :)
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