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Aug 04, 2012
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Rating: 3.5
I read this book with a mixed heart.
I loved "Morgenstern's" parts of the novel- witty and snarky, I was laughing a lot and quoting choice parts to my family.
What detracted from the enjoyment was Goldman's comments in the first 35 pages and I didn't even read "Buttercup's Baby" segment. The misogyny, fat-shaming, and one homophobic comment (fearing that his son will turn into a pouf) was really grating to read- I had so much second hand embarrassment, that it was kind of amusing how ...more
I read this book with a mixed heart.
I loved "Morgenstern's" parts of the novel- witty and snarky, I was laughing a lot and quoting choice parts to my family.
What detracted from the enjoyment was Goldman's comments in the first 35 pages and I didn't even read "Buttercup's Baby" segment. The misogyny, fat-shaming, and one homophobic comment (fearing that his son will turn into a pouf) was really grating to read- I had so much second hand embarrassment, that it was kind of amusing how ...more
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