Kristin H

A Must Read

Revisado: 10-17-24

A must read for anyone who has ever listened to any Sum 41 song. It’s a vulnerable, hilarious, tragic and intriguing memoir that gives a profound new meaning to all of Deryck’s song writing. I could not stop listening! Hearing the author read it himself gave that deeper connection to the story as well. Definitely a lot of traumatic themes and insight into the dark side of the music industry. Thank you for sharing your story Deryck!

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DO NOT listen to this on a plane.

Revisado: 10-06-24

This is my first Samantha Irby book and I’m about to just read everything she’s written in quick succession. This was one of (if not the) most laugh out loud funny books I’ve ever listened to. The only criticism I have is there should be a warning about how insane you’ll look when you’re crying laughing alone in your airplane seat, like I did, when I started listening. I recommend to everyone who will be listening in the privacy of their own homes and cars so you can piss yourself laughing in peace.

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Felt too self indulgent - even for a memoir

Revisado: 09-27-24

Look, I’m a mother of a 2 yr old going through a divorce with her father. In many ways this book spoke to me about depths of feeling that made me feel less alone. But by the end, I felt the deadline for the draft to be done - the entire last hour and a half of this book is useless repetition of the rest of it. It feels like a story trying too hard to come to conclusions it’s not yet ready to make. There isn’t enough vulnerability or self discovery evident yet to really be affected by the work emotionally. I wouldn’t recommend unless you are literally going through a divorce with a toddler.
Tell us the rest of the story in 10 years Leslie, I want to know how you keep growing.

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Must Read - Truly heartbreaking yet filled with hope

Revisado: 10-31-23

Courageous, beautiful story telling. Michelle Williams performance is worth a second read if you have the hard copy. Makes you rethink so much of what’s “normal” in society.

THANK YOU for your story Britney ❤️

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Tragic and beautiful

Revisado: 05-29-22

A story that will challenge you to look at the world differently. Those claiming this book romanticizes pedophilia have missed the point of the story entirely. Sometimes the line between good and evil isn’t so obvious. I liked how this book explores the reality of human nature. There are no perfect people - and maybe trying to squeeze a real world filled with grey into black or white boxes is one of humanities biggest flaws. Listened to this in just 2 days - well worth the listen for those in a strong enough mental place to digest graphic scenes involving children.

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Too devastating to be enjoyable to read

Revisado: 04-03-22

I finished this book only by skipping over some long, painful sections filled with endless violence against women and series of events that continued to get worse and worse at each chapter. I absolutely loved The Four Winds, and while this novel shared some of the same themes- I could not get past the endless excuses Cora made to her daughter for why she just let a damaged, abusive man dictate their entire lives. Relief for these characters never came quick enough, and even when it did, there was more tragedy around the bend. I loved the detailed descriptions of Alaska and life in such a harsh yet beautiful place - but the story was infuriating for 3/4 of the book. I recommend skipping this one and reading The Four Winds or Nightingale instead.

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Epic, insightful, empowering

Revisado: 03-09-22

One of the best novels I’ve read in years. Julia’s performance brings the story alive. Outstanding character development and so many parallels to modern day issues. Definitely put in your must read pile.

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Great Escape to Simpler Times

Revisado: 10-18-21

I am so glad I listened to this novel instead of reading it!! The performance is half the fun of this coming of age tale of a 14 yr old joining a quirky family for the summer along with the biggest celebrity couple of the times in the mid 70’s. This is definitely not the kind of book I usually choose- but I found myself transported back to being 14 again and all the uncertainty that comes with it. Recommend for anyone reading to connect with characters on a human level and to take a break from all the fast paced, intensity of being an adult in the 2020’s!

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Heart-breaking, captivating, I couldn’t put it down

Revisado: 07-25-21

This is one of the best novels I have read in a long time. The heart-wrenching tale of Lydia & Luca’s escape from Acapulco kept me transfixed from chapter to chapter. Great character development considering how many side characters are introduced and descriptions that had my heart pounding as if I were running alongside them throughout the journey.
It’s easy to criticize the author’s heritage and plot points - but this story succeeds in every level to pull at the humanity of its audience and let American readers feel some of the devastation and desperation of their migrant neighbors.
I never write reviews - but this book left me changed.
Read the story to find out for yourself.

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