One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter

by Scaachi Koul
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  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • Reviews: 3
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Reluctant M · 2019-01-07
good 3.50

The book is enjoyable and insightful, with a balance of depth and humour. The author's experiences are shared in a way that is both relatable and engaging.

The reviewer found the book to be enjoyable and insightful, with a perfect balance of depth and humour. The author's experiences are shared in a way that is both relatable and engaging, making the book a pleasure to read. The reviewer appreciates the author's ability to tackle serious topics with a light touch, making the book both impactful and enjoyable. The essays are not only humorous but also provide a deep insight into the author's experiences, making it a memorable collection.

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    Depth but not smothering (like how my piles of books are going to smother me if they don't shatter all my bones first).

    I enjoyed reading it.

    The author's experiences are shared in a way that is both relatable and engaging.

The Independent · Chantal da Silva · 2017-07-19
great 4.00

The book is fierce, funny, and unapologetic, using sharp wit to confront serious issues. The author's candid humour makes the book both impactful and enjoyable.

The reviewer highlights the book's fierce and unapologetic tone, which is balanced by the author's sharp wit and candid humour. The book tackles serious issues such as sexism, racism, and stereotypes with a light touch, making it both impactful and enjoyable. The reviewer appreciates the author's ability to confront these topics head-on, making the book a powerful read. The essays are not only humorous but also provide a deep insight into the author's experiences, making it a memorable collection.

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    Fierce, funny and unapologetic, Canadian author Scaachi Koul uses sharp wit and candid humour to confront issues of sexism, racism and stereotypes in her debut.

    The book tackles serious issues with a light touch, making it both impactful and enjoyable.

    The essays are not only humorous but also provide a deep insight into the author's experiences.

The Bookends Review · 2017-05-03
great 4.00

The essays are well-crafted and entertaining, balancing keen insight with effortless wit. The writing is sharp and engaging, making it a delightful read.

The reviewer found the collection of essays to be exceptionally well-written and engaging. Each piece is crafted with a balance of insightful observations and sharp wit, making the reading experience both enjoyable and thought-provoking. The reviewer particularly appreciates the author's ability to tackle serious topics with a light touch, making the book a delightful read. The essays are not only entertaining but also provide a deep dive into the author's experiences and perspectives, making it a memorable collection.

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    Each one is well-crafted and thoroughly entertaining, balancing keen insight with effortless, acerbic wit.

    The writing is sharp and engaging, making it a delightful read.

    The essays are not only entertaining but also provide a deep dive into the author's experiences and perspectives.

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