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jojodoug55's review against another edition
3.0
In parts it feels dated now, but it was overall amusing. I wish Mindy Laling were casted in more roles. She is so funny. Also, she weirdly "predicted" a lot of things that have since come out: a female Ghostbusters, a country album from Beyonce... (there is a lot more, but I don't remember them).
bhnmt61's review
4.0
This book wasn't what I expected. I expected to be laughing on every page, frequently wiping away tears of mirth. There are a few laugh-out-loud moments, but mostly it's not that kind of funny. It's just an amusing, interesting look at someone who has been phenomenally successful in Hollywood at a very young age without being a complete screwup. She isn't an addict or an alcoholic. There are no trips to rehab, no tabloid pictures of embarrassing party pranks, no drama-queen public romances or breakups. Kaling is refreshingly angst-free. She is also smart, funny, and a good writer. I thoroughly enjoyed reading her story. (and just for the record, I've never watched a single episode of The Office, so that's not a prerequisite for enjoying this book.)
heathercottledillon's review
4.0
I love "The Office," so I figured that I'd enjoy anything written by one of the show's writers. This book exceeded my expectations, high as they were. I was laughing out loud on almost every page! Mindy seems to be both self-depreciating and confident at the same time; she feels good about herself in general, but she's not afraid to make fun of her quirks and flaws. I liked learning about how she built her career and getting the inside scoop on how things work at "The Office," too.
arjohnson5623's review
5.0
Like with "Why Not Me?" I walk away from this book with a fierce appreciation for Ms. Kaling's sense of humor and a fierce wish that she was my best friend. If you like laughs, pick this up.
outcolder's review
4.0
That was funny. But it also made me think: do I take too long to put on shoes?
kirstizoe's review
5.0
Great book. If you love light and fun memoirs you will love this book. Kaling has a delightfully conversational tone that makes you feel like you are best friends, passing notes. Her stories are hilarious , and her insights into Hollywood delightful. Much along the lines of Tina Fey's Bossypants.
bibliophile80's review
3.0
I listened to the audiobook. I would have liked a more cohesive narrative. Her stories were very funny but the book, like a lot of memoirs, was very disjointed. It was mostly essays but included a number of lists, and it might have been easier to see subheads and divisions in a hard copy.
faeriesparks's review
3.0
3.5 stars
I honestly don't have much to say about this. I enjoyed reading this and I think Mindy Kaling is an amazing person but this book didn't wow me. I only know her from The Office and I did like the little insight we got on that.
I would still recommend this book though! Especially if you're a fan of Mindy Kaling.
I honestly don't have much to say about this. I enjoyed reading this and I think Mindy Kaling is an amazing person but this book didn't wow me. I only know her from The Office and I did like the little insight we got on that.
I would still recommend this book though! Especially if you're a fan of Mindy Kaling.