I'm always dubious when someone refers to themselves as "Crazy". I don't know why but it always makes me cringe when someone says "I'm just so crazy!!" So I started to read this book with trepidation and I have to say I think the title tainted my whole experience of the book.
Having said that I did enjoy most of the stories. I liked the way the author set out the stories with a bit of character background to add context, then the story and finally a wise word or two of advice.
She shares some deeply personal moments like the loss of Grumps, which are tinged with sadness and her troubles a junior high, which are written in such a way that you feel privileged that she shared them with you making the author much more personable
I have to say the are some funny moments in this book and the author is, as she claims, to be a storyteller and quite a talented one
But, I couldn't quite put my finger on it but the book struggled to keep my attention I didn't find myself thinking about the book when I didn't have a chance to read it and I wasn't making excuses to stay in and read.
For me, although a well written collection of stories about growing up it didn't captivate me.
However, that could say more about me and the genres I tend to read than a criticism of this book
Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in return for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.
I love the title of the book, though not sure it is one I would enjoy, I am a Thriller Killer kind of girl x
ReplyDeleteI'm getting more and more into thrillers now after Girl on the Train! LOVED that book!
DeleteI agree with you on cringing when someone refers to themself as crazy. It's a shame the book didn't grab you x
ReplyDeleteI need to read more but blogging takes up my time! Ha, what a title!
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Don't think I would pick up a book with that title, reading your article has made me realise I need to read more its just finding the time
ReplyDeleteI know! It feels sometimes that reading is almost a bit indulgent doesn't it when theres so much else going on!
DeleteLol it seems like a cringey read to me, I don't judge on a title alone though but the genre just seems like a cringefest. Still well done for sticking to it.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure this book appeals to me either. well done for persevering
ReplyDeleteOoo so kind of hit and miss then, I definitely need books thst can keep my attention lol struggle to read them at it is. Xx
ReplyDeleteI love the title of the book. Shame it didn't capture you. I'm not sure it would capture me either. Always love reading book reviews x
ReplyDeleteI am more of a romance genre kind of reader but i do occasionally enjoy personal stories etc. Shame the book was not captivating
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