Natalie Perez Portal answers “Is this book going to get better? I'm on...”

Dawn asked this question about Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things:

Is this book going to get better? I'm on page 27, and so far I'd say it's about 25% funny and 75% pretty stupid. Or do I just not "get" this author?

Natalie Perez Portal I'm sorry to see that some people are being condescending and almost scolding you because you don't like this book. We all have a right to our opinion…moreI'm sorry to see that some people are being condescending and almost scolding you because you don't like this book. We all have a right to our opinions. I do suffer from anxiety and depression (so from the sound of it, I'm allowed to give an opinion). As much as I rooted for this book, it doesn't get better. Unless you are the author, herself, there is no reason anyone else should be offended by that.
Her over the top randomness and quirkiness just don't seem natural. I'm not saying they're not. But she seems SO proud of it and flaunts it for comedic effect. I feel like its a classic kind of "I'm so weird, right?" (less)

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Julier Her over the top randomness and quirkiness just don't seem natural. I'm not saying they're not. But she seems SO proud of it and flaunts it for comedi ...more
Feb 12, 2019 11:27AM · flag

Gayle Yep, she kind of embodies the Penguin of Doom meme
Jan 22, 2021 09:50PM · flag

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