The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae
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Summary
In the tradition of Sloane Crosley's bestseller I Was Told There'd Be Cake and Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?, Issa Rae waxes humorously on what it's like to be unabashedly awkward in a world that regards introverts as hapless misfits, and black as cool.
I absolutely adored 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl' from beginning to end. As I delved into the pages, I couldn't help but find myself connecting with the author on numerous occasions. It was definitely a worthwhile read, and I'm eagerly anticipating the author's future projects.
Instead of working on my paper like I should be, I found myself fully engrossed in "The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl" and couldn't put it down. It's been a while since I've devoured a book in a single day, but this one had me hooked. I absolutely adored it! Big thanks to Ms. Diop for giving me a glimpse into her world. She really understands me.
The story of 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl' is quite relatable, capturing the journey of awkwardness from childhood to young adulthood. Personally, being a grown woman myself, I found myself completely able to connect with her experiences, as I still find myself awkward as ever.
I really enjoyed it! This book resonated with me on various levels. As a young person navigating through life, I could relate to the struggles and experiences depicted by Issa Rae. What I appreciated the most was how the author made me feel like there's still plenty of time to figure things out. I'm definitely planning on giving it another listen soon.
I really liked reading this book and could totally relate to the Senegalese culture since I'm Haitian-American. It also brought back memories of my own awkwardness and life experiences when I was growing up and in my early twenties.
I wished there was more of her personal journey and how she seized opportunities and the actions she took. Nonetheless, all in all, it was pretty good.
The book highlights the fact that people who are economically privileged, regardless of their race or gender, often lack perspective. This sentiment is conveyed through the author/narrator's detached tone, which suggests a sense of boredom towards the entire experience. The book emphasizes that everyone faces obstacles and must put in effort to succeed in life, but the author believes that these circumstances are simply a part of reality and not necessarily worthy of being written about, celebrated, or over-analyzed. As a result, the book comes across as uninteresting, lacking inspiration, and devoid of humor as it takes the reader on a journey through a life of privilege, sprinkled with profanities in a desperate attempt to appear authentic. While the reviewer wishes the author success in other areas of her performing arts career, they believe that this shallow booklet is not worth anyone's time.
I was let down by Issa Rae's book, 'The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl', especially after being a fan of her work on HBO and her recent films. The chapters felt like they were meant for an exclusive group of people who were in on the inside jokes. I was also taken aback by the unexpected presence of racial slurs and ethnic generalizations, which was surprising considering Issa's worldly and intelligent persona. As a show producer and actress, Issa is absolutely incredible, funny, relatable, and genuine. However, as an author, she didn't quite live up to my expectations.
This book had some seriously funny moments that had me cracking up. All in all, it's a solid read or listen. I'm eagerly looking forward to catching you on HBO!
I've been a fan of Awkward Black Girl for quite some time. I can guarantee that listening to the audiobook is far more enjoyable than reading it. Issa remains true to herself, showcasing her trademark awkwardness and clever wit.
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