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Clearly, I Didn't Think This Through: The Story of One Tall Girl's Impulsive, Ill-Conceived, and Borderline Irresponsible Life Decisions
by
Anna Goldfarb (Goodreads Author)
In Her Defense, It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time...
Although Anna Goldfarb is very tall, she can't seem to grow up. While her friends lead lives seemingly plucked out of the pages of an Ikea catalog, she is still trying to figure out where she’ll score this week’s beer money.
Maturity used to be something she aspired to, but as a woman in her early thirties, it is fi...more
Although Anna Goldfarb is very tall, she can't seem to grow up. While her friends lead lives seemingly plucked out of the pages of an Ikea catalog, she is still trying to figure out where she’ll score this week’s beer money.
Maturity used to be something she aspired to, but as a woman in her early thirties, it is fi...more
Paperback, 304 pages
Published
November 6th 2012
by Berkley Trade
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Anna Goldfarb's humorous, memoir style first novel is absolutely hilarious. Chock full of funny pop culture references spanning the last three decades (from Growing Pains to American Idol and seemingly every tv show, movie, and a lot of music in between), Goldfarb's wit had me laughing out loud while I ate up every detail of her adventures in dating and self-discovery.
What I love about the author's writing style is that she doesn't club us over the head with over-the-top outrageous encounters or...more
What I love about the author's writing style is that she doesn't club us over the head with over-the-top outrageous encounters or...more
I don't normally read these kind of books. You know the ones, a twenty-something looks back on his or her questionable dating choices made earlier in the decade with poignancy and humor. I don't normally read these books because I feel like the author seems to have everything figured out by the end of the book and that's not the way life is (and it isn't very relatable).
Anna Goldfarb on the other hand, is incredibly relatable. Her quirks match up with mine. Went to a women's college without mu...more
Anna Goldfarb on the other hand, is incredibly relatable. Her quirks match up with mine. Went to a women's college without mu...more
I started this book with high hopes. I’ve read a lot of this type of humor book (Jen Lancaster, David Sedaris, Chelsea Handler, etc) and I eagerly anticipated another fun read based on the description of this book. Sadly, I was very disappointed and annoyed with this first offering by Anna Goldfarb.
First, I feel that the description of the book is misleading. The book is advertised as dealing with her love, career, and living situation, but really the book is ALL about dating with a sentence he...more
First, I feel that the description of the book is misleading. The book is advertised as dealing with her love, career, and living situation, but really the book is ALL about dating with a sentence he...more
Loved it! Fun, enjoyable, and totally satisfying. Read it in one sitting and wanted more. Anna is a skilled writer with a charming voice and a fantastic sense of humor. Whether on Shmitten Kitten or here in her long-awaited first book, Anna's stories make me feel like I'm finally getting a glimpse of how things appear from the other side of the continental divide. Chucky-jam full of clever dialogue, hilariously telling details, and clever similies, Anna's unabashed account of her dating adventur...more
A laugh-out-loud memoir filled with self realization and true acceptance. Goldfarb doesn't apologize for who she is but she does realize some of her likes are extreme such as "My dream guy will hate someone for me on command." Lots of references to 80's and 90's pop culture. She is honest and pure in a writing style that feel fresh without being negative. A great afternoon read. Just make sure you are not in a quiet zone or people will stare when you start laughing like a crazy person. Best exce...more
I could have read this book happily in one afternoon on my couch. Goldfarb tells stories from her hysterical love life as if you were sitting with her in a coffee shop...or maybe drinks and a couple shots of whiskey. I could relate to being a serious college student and felt a sense of relief you can go from attending an all girls school (high school in my case) and still find your way to a fabulously flirty woman. I loved how she wasn't shy to point out her flaws and laughed whenever she quickl...more
I usually enjoy Anna Goldfarb's articles and e-press work, and I thought her memoirs would be comparably engaging, light-hearted, and funny. They were not. In addition to the stories being... well... boring, Goldfarb's prose is meandering and simply trying too hard. I felt like I was out for drinks with a slightly manic, really nervous 30-something who wanted desperately to convey that she was hilarious and filled with the kind of joy reserved for childlike wonder. There were so many "quirky asi...more
I was at a loss for why this book seems to be well received, and then I checked out her facebook page and saw the immense campaign for her readers to review the book. This book is page after page of a woman settling, getting treated poorly and generally having no clue. While the idea of the book sounds appealing, and would be with added wit, I found myself wondering exactly why I would care about the protagonist. Not only does Ms. Goldfarb seem clueless, she also comes across as lazy, selfish an...more
I wish I kept a cringe count while reading this book! Anna's ever-funny, ever-awkward dating escapades are just as awesomely hilarious in her book as they are on her website, Shmitten Kitten. Anyone who has ever had a bad date will feel right at home reading this book. My favorite aspect of Anna's writing will always be the way she seamlessly injects random pop culture references as metaphors of her dating life and makes every story that much funnier. 'Clearly, I Didn't Think This Through' is a...more
Goldfarb is a great writer who doesn't take herself too seriously. The book is arranged so that each chapter is a story, usually involving a humorous mishap in her relationships with men. While I enjoyed each one, reading them all together in such a short amount of time was a little depressing. Even though she always comes out of each incident with her pride and positivity intact, I found myself growing a little weary of the loser guys that she's had to deal with. I'd recommend splitting this bo...more
Funny story about a woman-child who makes poor yet hilarious decisions in her life. Quick read.
"That's the thing about wearing tight jeans; it makes wearing anything with an elastic waistband feel like a hug from an angel."
"Frankly, despite my best efforts, I just wasn't well versed in how to be an adult. There were entire swaths of skill sets that I wasn't fluent in. Maturity used to be something I aspired to, but as a woman in my thirties, I wear it like an ill-fitting sweater that I've flung...more
"That's the thing about wearing tight jeans; it makes wearing anything with an elastic waistband feel like a hug from an angel."
"Frankly, despite my best efforts, I just wasn't well versed in how to be an adult. There were entire swaths of skill sets that I wasn't fluent in. Maturity used to be something I aspired to, but as a woman in my thirties, I wear it like an ill-fitting sweater that I've flung...more
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Meet Anna Goldfarb: 30-something, grad school-educated, unemployed and living with her parents. While all of her friends are getting jobs, getting married and generally getting on with the business of adulthood, Goldfarb can't seem to nail down a job or even a direction. Not one to let an empty bank account and family interventions get her down, Anna simultaneously exercises her two greatest talents--dating short me...more
Meet Anna Goldfarb: 30-something, grad school-educated, unemployed and living with her parents. While all of her friends are getting jobs, getting married and generally getting on with the business of adulthood, Goldfarb can't seem to nail down a job or even a direction. Not one to let an empty bank account and family interventions get her down, Anna simultaneously exercises her two greatest talents--dating short me...more
I've been reading Anna's blog, Shmitten Kitten, for years so it's already established that she cracks me up. (Bring back Drawn Dudes!) There were numerous times throughout when one of her stories immediately made me think of a specific snippet from her blog, whether it was a "Bonerkiller" or an example of "Things in His House that Make Me Sad." Since I'm already familiar with her style PLUS I live in Philadelphia PLUS I'm fully aware of how hilarious/harrowing the dating scene here can be, I fou...more
I'm writing this review on behalf of my fiance. I won this book via a goodreads giveaway because I thought she might be interested in it. She preceded to read the entire work the same day we received it. I couldn't tear her away from this book. She actually laughed outloud during some portions. Not that my fiance hates books or anything, but she isn't much of an avid reader yet she absolutely loved this book. To any guys between the ages of 20-30: this would make a wonderful gift for your girl.
I've followed Anna Goldfarb's blogs for a few years now. I was so excited to read her first book and it did not disappoint! It was everything I've come to know and love about her writing which always leaves me feeling like I've just caught up with a good friend over a bottle of wine. I love the way she weaves a story - from the small details she picks out in the most awkward of situations to her self-deprecating humor. This book had me laughing out loud every other page and I can't wait for more...more
As a longtime reader of Shmitten Kitten, I knew I would love this book, and Anna Goldfarb absolutely delivered. This book is hilarious. I laughed until I was in pain. I could have easily finished it in one sitting, but it was so funny, I wanted to take it chapter by chapter when I needed a laugh. Fans of the blog will love it, as will people who just enjoy stories of other people's comically disastrous dating experiences. I loved this book. I REALLY hope she writes another!
I loved this book. As an early 30's single girl, some of these stories were completely relate able!! Anna is brutally honest, hilarious and charming all at once. There were moments where I cringed and moments where I was literally laughing out loud! Clearly, I Didn't Think This Through is the perfect escape from the day to day stress of work and home life. She has the kind of personality that left me thinking "Yes, I could be best friends with this girl".
I've read some of Anna Goldfarb's articles and thought they were humourous and well-written. I do not think that about this book. It has funny quips aplenty, but It also seems like the kind of long-winded, whiny, self-indulgent story a friend tells you over too many beers, to which you respond "cool story, bro." I wanted to like it more. I think Anna Goldfarb has great future potential as an author if she gets outside her own head and observes others more.
The book sounded like it was going to be a funny, fluff book, but I was in the mood for funny and fluff. I went into it with low expectations. I didn't expect to find an award winning book, but even with my low expectations I was still disappointed. There were a few funny parts, but there weren't enough of them to redeem the book in it's entirety. Don't waste your money on this one.
***I won this book through a Goodreads giveaway***
I have never read a book of humor before so I thought I would give this a try. I just didn’t get it. Maybe I don’t have a sense of humor, or maybe the subject matter was outside my area of interest. But if something is truly funny do you actually have to be interested in it to think it is funny? I am not sure. I can say the book was very well written. It had a light and casual style that I enjoyed. I just wish I would have enjoyed the content mor...more
I have never read a book of humor before so I thought I would give this a try. I just didn’t get it. Maybe I don’t have a sense of humor, or maybe the subject matter was outside my area of interest. But if something is truly funny do you actually have to be interested in it to think it is funny? I am not sure. I can say the book was very well written. It had a light and casual style that I enjoyed. I just wish I would have enjoyed the content mor...more
I don't enjoy books with unclear chronology. First the author is living at home. Then she's got an apartment, and she's making fun of all the people she meets that live at home. Then she's in grad school. Then it's back to undergrad. Then another apartment or job or failed relationship, I guess? Then it ends with her living with her parents. Okay then.
It started out great but as it went on I did not feel like any of the chapters really connected to each other (or what I thought was the premise of the book based on the description and first chapter), and there were several parts that I did not like. This would keep me from reading it again, or recommending to others.
This book basically echoed my dating years, which were cringeworthy. I would have given it a five, except that my love for Anna made some of the stories hurt my heart and want to just cuddle her and stroke her hair and tell her it's going to be alright. Which is not because it's not funny. It's just cause I am a weirdo.
I am a huge fan of Smitten Kitten, Goldfarb's blog. It contains a multimedia version of this book, in small and interactive blurbs. I give her blog 5 stars! While I laughed out loud at the book, it just didn't match up to 'Bonerkillers' or 'Things in His House that Make me Sad.' Sorry Anna!
Quick read, and mostly because I couldn't stop reading about Anna's antics in her endless pursuit of her beloved short dudes. three biggest draw of this book and this author is how relatable she is to a 30ish unwed woman fumbling around as she tries to establish her own adulthood. Also, her tumbler is freaking hilarious.
I loved this book!I felt as if I was reading about myself because I related a lot to most of the stuff the author went through.I finished it in one day.The writing was good too,simple yet witty.I'm already recommending this book to my friends.I hope she writes more books in the future :)
all the lols.
she's honest and not whiny about trying to figure out boys n' stuff before she figured out life and stuff. and you never feel too bad(even if you don't read her blog) cause now she has a book and stuff. it can't be all bad if you have a book
she's honest and not whiny about trying to figure out boys n' stuff before she figured out life and stuff. and you never feel too bad(even if you don't read her blog) cause now she has a book and stuff. it can't be all bad if you have a book
Just finished reading Clearly, I Didn't Think This Through! It was so much fun! I read it in about 3 days worth of subway rides, shamelessly cracking up while people dozed on me or stared at me like people do... Effortlessly hilarious and honest, Ms. Goldfarb is at her best!
We've all been there. We've drank too much, liked a guy we shouldn't of, stayed out too late and regretted decisions the next morning. Anna's a girl, just like us, who's made decisions without thinking. Anna reminds us that these moments are funny and shouldn't remembered for their hilarity.
I genuinely LOL'd at least 5 times in the first chapter alone. Anna's ruthless and candid self-examination spares no detail in this hilarious and honest account of the ups and downs of one woman's life, post-30.
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