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lachelvi's review against another edition
2.0
DNF
I couldn't bear to continue reading this. If you liked Fake Accounts this book might be fir you.
I couldn't bear to continue reading this. If you liked Fake Accounts this book might be fir you.
thehermit's review against another edition
funny
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
what LOL this was an absolute crazy ride with no plot, only characters in codependent relationships. i loved every minute even when it felt like i was doom scrolling alongside the characters. there were a few parts where i was uncertain where this was going, but it's short enough that i just gave myself to the experience.
velmaslibrary's review against another edition
I found this book entertaining and funny at times, but it gave me a migraine because the characters are obnoxious and insufferable so just not really sure where to rate this on a star scale.
marieadelex's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
samhart8's review against another edition
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
mdarceyhall's review against another edition
4.0
Witty and well-written, even if the protagonist is, at times, exasperating.
chelsealaine's review against another edition
3.0
If Girls were written 10 years later and Hannah and Shosh were sisters and Shosh called someone a nazi at a Thanksgiving dinner and Hannah was obsessed with Utah mommy bloggers.
bookshark's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Vomit and Antisemitism
nellusso's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
michael_odonnell's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolutely beautiful book in my opinion. It explored so many themes that are so relevant without being inaccessible to the average reader. I will start this with my only complaint which really isn't a complaint.
The book takes place in 2019, but it really feels like it takes place somewhere in 2021-2023. I feel like the story would have made more sense if it took place post pandemic. But whatever that isn't a big deal.
Tanner's story perfectly captures what it feels like to be a shitty twenty-somethings person addicted to social media and the internet with a toxic family in the early 2020s. It felt like I was looking into a mirror and examining my own life.
A big question posed by this book to me was: why are we obsessed with people who are so different from us ideologically online? I don't follow Mormon mommies, but I love trying to understand crazy right wing nut jobs just like Jules. Why though? What do I gain from this? Jules does this to make herself feel better about herself I think, just like I do. But it's clear it doesn't work for either one of us. Another part of this is the author capturing what it is like to be abusing social media to fill a void or to avoid hard feelings. For example, the end of the book. I would have done the same thing. And it scares me that other people would too but it is also weirdly comforting knowing I am not the only one hopelessly addicted to social media, even though its fiction.
The story also explores toxic family relationships and how social media can also be intertwined in that. This was beautifully done. Jule's relationship with Poppy and her mom felt so real and showed how dependent we can be on toxic relationships knowing they are bad for us while still loving that person. And the way Jule's mom posts that sort of reflect how she is feeling about her daughters was just done so well. I know so many people who have relationships like that. It is absurd all of that is online for everyone to see and this book captured that.
Making Jules stuck in life doom-scrolling away while Poppy got better was very impactful to me. I love a messy protagonist that is sort of an asshole. I have been on both ends. I have held people back from being their best selves and I have been held back by people. This felt so real and validating. We are all immoral assholes to an extent trying our bests in such a messy and confusing world.
This book truly helps show that life is not black or white. It was funny and entertaining, while also looking into some very existential topics like I mentioned above. I could not recommend this book more. It was truly one of the best books I have had read in awhile. I look forward to reading more of Tanner's works as they come out.
The book takes place in 2019, but it really feels like it takes place somewhere in 2021-2023. I feel like the story would have made more sense if it took place post pandemic. But whatever that isn't a big deal.
Tanner's story perfectly captures what it feels like to be a shitty twenty-somethings person addicted to social media and the internet with a toxic family in the early 2020s. It felt like I was looking into a mirror and examining my own life.
A big question posed by this book to me was: why are we obsessed with people who are so different from us ideologically online? I don't follow Mormon mommies, but I love trying to understand crazy right wing nut jobs just like Jules. Why though? What do I gain from this? Jules does this to make herself feel better about herself I think, just like I do. But it's clear it doesn't work for either one of us. Another part of this is the author capturing what it is like to be abusing social media to fill a void or to avoid hard feelings. For example, the end of the book. I would have done the same thing. And it scares me that other people would too but it is also weirdly comforting knowing I am not the only one hopelessly addicted to social media, even though its fiction.
The story also explores toxic family relationships and how social media can also be intertwined in that. This was beautifully done. Jule's relationship with Poppy and her mom felt so real and showed how dependent we can be on toxic relationships knowing they are bad for us while still loving that person. And the way Jule's mom posts that sort of reflect how she is feeling about her daughters was just done so well. I know so many people who have relationships like that. It is absurd all of that is online for everyone to see and this book captured that.
Making Jules stuck in life doom-scrolling away while Poppy got better was very impactful to me. I love a messy protagonist that is sort of an asshole. I have been on both ends. I have held people back from being their best selves and I have been held back by people. This felt so real and validating. We are all immoral assholes to an extent trying our bests in such a messy and confusing world.
This book truly helps show that life is not black or white. It was funny and entertaining, while also looking into some very existential topics like I mentioned above. I could not recommend this book more. It was truly one of the best books I have had read in awhile. I look forward to reading more of Tanner's works as they come out.