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Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl by Carrie Brownstein

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thejadedhippy's review against another edition

4.0

The one thing that left me really wanting about this memoir is she doesn't get into Portlandia at all. I was really really curious how she came to do that show and how her thinking and feeling changed through this new form of expression after Sleater-Kinney broke up. Maybe in the next one?

jenivere's review against another edition

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5.0

If you are a fan of Sleater-Kinney, Riot Grrl, or 90's music in general, you will want to read this book. It's a great music memoir. Carrie Brownstein takes readers through her development as a musician and member of Sleater-Kinney, from her childhood to the opening show of S-K's reunion tour in 2015. Many of the chapters are named after the album they focus on - make sure you have iTunes or Spotify handy while you're reading!

A side note - though I enjoy Portlandia I was pleased to see very little mention of it in this book. There have been two books written by Brownstein and Armisen already - this book is all about the music.

e___ee's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

cb026's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

3.5

czidya's review against another edition

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emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.0

Carrie Brownstein is a genius and so so eloquent. Not the best memoir I’ve read, but very well written and definitely a must-read/listen for fans of Sleater-Kinney.

jillwoodfield's review against another edition

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emotional informative fast-paced

5.0

great memoir! it was so interesting to read all about Carrie’s experience and Sleater-Kinney and i can now say i am a fan of the band!! i hadnt heard the songs much before but im obsessed now