We Are Never Meeting in Real Life

by Samantha Irby
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Good Books rating 3.5
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  • ID: 8948
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780571349821
  • Publisher: Faber & Faber
  • Published: 2019-01-15
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Samantha Irby's 'We Are Never Meeting in Real Life' is a collection of essays that delves into the messy, hilarious, and sometimes painful aspects of her life. From scattering her estranged father's ashes in Nashville to navigating awkward sexual encounters, Irby's writing is raw, unfiltered, and deeply relatable. Her essays are a mix of humor and heart, offering a candid look at the struggles and triumphs of everyday life. /n/nThe book is praised for its honesty and humor, with critics and readers alike appreciating Irby's ability to find laughter in even the most challenging situations. Her unique voice and perspective make this collection a standout, offering a fresh and entertaining take on personal experiences.

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Cannonball Read · 2024-02-28
good 3.00

The book is definitely funny, but it can also be a bit gross at times. The author's humor is unique and entertaining, making the book a enjoyable read despite some cringe-worthy moments.

The book is a collection of essays that are both funny and cringe-worthy. The author's humor is unique and entertaining, making the book a enjoyable read despite some moments that might make you squirm. The book is a mix of funny and serious, with the author's voice coming through loud and clear. The author's unique perspective and vulnerability shine through, making the essays both entertaining and thought-provoking. The book is a bit gross at times, but overall, it's a enjoyable read that will make you laugh and think.

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    The book is definitely funny.

    It's also kind of gross at times, like the talk about buttholes and the decidedly unsexy way Irby writes about the ...

    The author's humor is unique and entertaining, making the book a enjoyable read despite some cringe-worthy moments.

Grab the Lapels · 2018-09-23
intriguing 3.50

The book is filled with dark humor and vulnerability, exploring life's challenges with a mix of laughter and cringe-worthy moments. The author's unique perspective makes the essays both relatable and entertaining.

In this collection of essays, the author uses dark humor to tackle some of life's toughest moments. The writing is raw and unfiltered, making it both relatable and cringe-worthy at times. The author's unique perspective and vulnerability shine through, making the essays both entertaining and thought-provoking. The book is a mix of funny and serious, with the author's voice coming through loud and clear. It's a book that will make you laugh, cringe, and think all at once.

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    In a moment of dark humor, Irby imagines her death.

    How would a woman who eats and lives on survival mode and loves TV more than anything else be found?

    Irby's book is a mixed bag: some genuinely funny bits, and some truly cringeworthy rants.

Lambda Literary · 2017-08-06
great 4.00

The book uses humor to show that others are going through tough times too, making it a relatable and comforting read. The author's sense of humor is a highlight, making even the toughest topics enjoyable.

Samantha Irby's book is a collection of essays that use humor to tackle some of life's toughest moments. The author's sense of humor is a highlight, making even the toughest topics enjoyable. The book is relatable and comforting, showing that others are going through tough times too. The author's unique perspective and vulnerability shine through, making the essays both entertaining and thought-provoking. The book is a mix of funny and serious, with the author's voice coming through loud and clear. It's a book that will make you laugh, think, and feel all at once.

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    Samantha Irby uses a killer sense of humor to show you that someone else is having as tough a time of it as you are, maybe even tougher.

    The book is a collection of essays that use humor to tackle some of life's toughest moments.

    The author's unique perspective and vulnerability shine through, making the essays both entertaining and thought-provoking.

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