Deliciously snarky, poignantly reflective
4 stars
Maybe its just that I, like Havrilesky am a middle aged Gen Xer, but these essays hit the spot. Each one was a satisfying delve into the lifelong materialism and hubris of our parents' generation. Sometimes a little too sanctimonious, but who among us has not fallen into that mode at some point? The world, after all, is a hot mess - and Havrilesky is unafraid of pointing it out while reminding us that who we really are, and what we really need can't be bought or borrowed from popular culture.
Maybe its just that I, like Havrilesky am a middle aged Gen Xer, but these essays hit the spot. Each one was a satisfying delve into the lifelong materialism and hubris of our parents' generation. Sometimes a little too sanctimonious, but who among us has not fallen into that mode at some point? The world, after all, is a hot mess - and Havrilesky is unafraid of pointing it out while reminding us that who we really are, and what we really need can't be bought or borrowed from popular culture.