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A review by ralovesbooks
I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
3.0
Would recommend: Maybe
I love collections of essays, so I was primed and ready for I Was Told There'd Be Cake. I didn't find the book disappointing so much as inconsistent. Some essays were wonderful and others just flat. I'm still on the fence as to whether I'd get along with Sloane Crosley in real life because I suspect I would be intimidated by her if she is as witty and sarcastic out loud as she is in this book.
Regardless, it was an enjoyable read. I wouldn't recommend this book as a whole to just anyone, but I'd definitely point out a few essays for people to try:
- The Pony Problem
- You on a Stick
- Lay Like Broccoli
I love collections of essays, so I was primed and ready for I Was Told There'd Be Cake. I didn't find the book disappointing so much as inconsistent. Some essays were wonderful and others just flat. I'm still on the fence as to whether I'd get along with Sloane Crosley in real life because I suspect I would be intimidated by her if she is as witty and sarcastic out loud as she is in this book.
Regardless, it was an enjoyable read. I wouldn't recommend this book as a whole to just anyone, but I'd definitely point out a few essays for people to try:
- The Pony Problem
- You on a Stick
- Lay Like Broccoli