Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir ― A NYT Bestselling Humor Collection About Female Friendship and Dating Disasters

this was my introduction to Dolly Alderton and I never knew she would be the writer that would make me laugh, cry my eyes out, feel seen, etc. I learned she was a producer on MiC, which is a show i loveee so it made me more of a fan of hers. I read this book when I was 28 and it felt like book found me at the time that was right for me. She is an author that is witty and unserious but she can capture your entire attention where you'll find yourself not going to bed because you have to read more. I found that I was upset when I fell asleep and didn't finish this book. 10 stars out of 5. I immediately bought good material and now I'm reading ghosts.

This book was a great read. I felt like I learned a lot about myself from this book.

Everything I Know About Love is meant to be a candid exploration of one woman's experiences with love, friendship, and growing up. While it promises a relatable and humorous account of navigating the complexities of relationships, it ultimately fell short for me due to the protagonist's self-indulgent and often unlikable behavior. I picked this up because I feel young and stupid and I wanted a book that would tell me how to be better, or at least offer some empathy and relatability to the stupid issues that are consistent for women in their twenties. I did not find that here. The memoir is structured as a series of personal anecdotes that offer glimpses into the author's life, from teenage years to adulthood. Through the lens of her own experiences, Alderton delves into the highs and lows of romantic relationships, the bonds of friendship, and the trials of self-discovery. The writing is witty and conversational, making it easy to dive into her world. And I really wanted to like it. However, the main stumbling block for me was the characterization of the author herself. While it's not uncommon for memoirs to feature flawed protagonists (because, duh, real people aren't perfectly likable), Alderton's self-absorption and ignorance bordered on depressing for me. Her actions and choices often come across as thoughtless and inconsiderate, making it challenging to sympathize with her struggles, and I struggle to believe that the hallmark of people in their twenties is being thoughtless and inconsiderate. That would be wildly depressing. What could have been charming or relatable selfishness instead veered into a territory of willful ignorance that kind of put me off. That said, there are moments of insight and genuine humor in the book, especially when Alderton reflects on the ups and downs of female friendships. These moments provide a glimpse of the book's potential, offering relatable and thought-provoking content that many readers may find valuable. While some people may appreciate the raw honesty and unfiltered portrayal of the author's life, others may, like myself, struggle to connect with a protagonist who often comes across as self-absorbed and oblivious to the impact of her actions on others. It's a book that might resonate with those who can forgive its flaws and appreciate its moments of insight, but it may leave others frustrated by its central character's shortcomings. I think if you're truly trying to improve, this might disappoint you- but if you're well past that point and have matured, you'll probably find this book funny and relatable.

I love this book so much. It carries almost everything that goes on in the life of a young adult. I could relate to everything that was written in the book. The writer is so good.

I’d read it again and again, the wit and humor alone would keep me coming back. But the beauty of the theme of love in this book is what cracked my heart as her words patched it back

Read this as part of my millennial book club group. It was a fantastic read; super relatable.

Highly recommend for a girl in her 20’s!!!

I found this book very well written but it just wasn't what I was hoping for. I went in wanting stories of happy relationships and love but found this book to be more about the author's hook-ups and personal problems. It was good but not the feel good book I wanted.

Muy buena historia, llegó en buenas condiciones, las tapas no son tan gruesas por lo que hay que tener cuidado, de ahí en fuera totalmente normal con respecto a hojas y tinta

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Nothing wrong with the physical book, but I just didn’t enjoy it

I understand that some people don't see the point in the book, because there is no plot in the classical way. But that's what I LOVED about it. It is fun on the one hand and made me cry on the other hand, it has it's ups and downs - and that is just like life is! My personal life couldn't be more different to Dolly Aldertons but I just enjoyed all the stories and just felt so included like I would be part of her life. It's a memoir so don't expect a proper story but more like snippets of a life of someone in her twenties exploring herself, love, her friends, her life.