I've read one of Irby's books (and I cannot for the life of me remember which one off the top of my head) and kind of had a similar reaction. She has some funny stuff, but there are other things that left me shrugging. Generally speaking, I'm also realizing that personal essay collections that I really really connect with are very rare, so it may just be that it's not always a genre for me.
I've read one of Irby's books (and I cannot for the life of me remember which one off the top of my head) and kind of had a similar reaction. She has some funny stuff, but there are other things that left me shrugging. Generally speaking, I'm also realizing that personal essay collections that I really really connect with are very rare, so it may just be that it's not always a genre for me.
Yes, we are aligned on this. It’s funny because I enjoy memoir, but I struggle with personal essays. They are really hit and miss for me.
Even though you were only lukewarm on this one, the line about leg washing in the shower is maybe one of the best all time BoG lines.
Lol thanks! I’m glad I’m not alone in this quandary.