I loved this book! I thought it was going to be a chick lit book, but not quite. Yes, it's a young girl finding her way, but it is much more well-written than your usual chick lit. (No offense, because I do love my chick lit.) A very cerebral, thought-provoking, yet fun book. My new favorite author!

Share/Like this Review?

I loved this book! Carrie Pilby is a genius who, at 19, is a Harvard graduate working a sporadic temp job. Working with her therapist, she tries to learn tolerance and acceptance of those less genius than herself. If you've ever felt like you didn't belong, for whatever reason, you will empathize with this very likeable character.

Share/Like this Review?

What is a woman with a brain to do?

Share/Like this Review?

Wonderful book. Enjoyed very much.

Share/Like this Review?

Wonderful Chick Lit about a grown up child prodigy who is in therapy to learn why she feels left out. A great read for anyone who likes Chick Lit and a better read for anyone who's ever been alone or in therapy.

Share/Like this Review?

Different, sarcastic, unusual, too smart for her own good - those are the words I would use to describe the main character - Carrie Pilby. A character unlike I usually read and completely unlike myself. At times it was difficult for me to follow her thought process because she is way more than a methodical thinker.

I don't want to overwhelm you with negativeness - I loved this book. I read it for the New York part of my Goodreads challenge and I am so glad I did because it was so different. Carrie is an outsider. She has the hardest time in any social situation and it was almost awkward to read her adventures that took place outside of her apartment.

As to whom I would pass this one to - all my ladies, although I would probably limit it to the younger ladies. Carrie has just finished college and the young alumni group would enjoy hearing her antics entering into the adult world.

Share/Like this Review?

This book is supposed to be chick lit. If you judge it based on that criteria it is a poor example of the category. Don't get me wrong, I liked a lot of the writing, it just isn't romantic. Also the story fizzes in the end. If you are looking for something light, brainless and fun I wouldn't recommend Carrie Pilby.

Share/Like this Review?