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So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y’all Don’t Even Know by Retta
This breezy, often hilarious memoir should appeal to fans of the TV show Parks and Recreation, and fans of the musical Hamilton, which Retta is obsessed with. Along with handbags, and various other parts of modern life that she digresses about with exuberant enthusiasm. I have zero interest in handbags, and couldn't tell a "name" one worth thousands from a cheapo, but I enjoyed Retta's sheer zest.
The parts I liked best were her frank memories about growing up a plus-size person of color, with immigrant parents, in poverty. Watching her work toward success was heart-warming as well as interesting.
Retta does not hold back from delivery opinions in salty language. I could hear her voice through the narrative, which made it that much more fun.
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The parts I liked best were her frank memories about growing up a plus-size person of color, with immigrant parents, in poverty. Watching her work toward success was heart-warming as well as interesting.
Retta does not hold back from delivery opinions in salty language. I could hear her voice through the narrative, which made it that much more fun.
Copy provided by NetGalley