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Making a Scene
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I’ve found that celebrity memoirs go in one of two directions: (1) I worked so hard and am so amazing that it was inevitable that I succeeded, or (2) my life is so extremely wonderful and here are a bunch of stories that you couldn’t possibly relate to.
This was refreshingly neither. This is a set of short stories (it’s not a sequential narrative or a full autobiography) of Constance Wu’s life, often focusing on pivotal moments that shaped who she is. Wu is very honest about her mistakes and shortcomings, and the language itself is candid and unembellished.
I loved the stories that focused on her relationship with her parents, particularly her mom.
Wu’s vulnerability and candor made this a great collection of stories. Her writing style isn’t quite what I prefer (this was a little more like a blog than a book), but I’m sure others will find it refreshing.
Thank you to NetGalley and Scribner!
This was refreshingly neither. This is a set of short stories (it’s not a sequential narrative or a full autobiography) of Constance Wu’s life, often focusing on pivotal moments that shaped who she is. Wu is very honest about her mistakes and shortcomings, and the language itself is candid and unembellished.
I loved the stories that focused on her relationship with her parents, particularly her mom.
Wu’s vulnerability and candor made this a great collection of stories. Her writing style isn’t quite what I prefer (this was a little more like a blog than a book), but I’m sure others will find it refreshing.
Thank you to NetGalley and Scribner!
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July 22, 2022
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July 22, 2022
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July 28, 2022
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July 28, 2022
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non-fiction
July 28, 2022
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netgalley
July 28, 2022
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memoir
July 31, 2022
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