Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this book. Unfortunately it’s not the book for me. After attempting it on a number of occasions I have been unable to get into it. DNF @ 15%.

Decent, but not the best writing for me. Definitely enjoyed comedic moments..... prefer her stand up

I hadn't seen any of the author's comedy before reading this, so I went in clueless.

Iliza narrates in a way that makes you feel like you're chatting with her, even though you're sitting there silently, reading a book! She has a likeable voice and flow, but I had some conflicting emotions about the book itself. It straddles the line between presenting relatable truths which draw a laugh and a "ha, I do that!" and waxing lyrical about stereotypical behaviours that instead illicit a nonplussed eyebrow raise.

For me, it was a lot of hit and miss, played on stereotypes a little too much, and wasn't anywhere near as funny as I was expecting.

That said, I didn't hate it - I just didn't love it.

I really love Iliza and her comedy but this book kind of annoyed me and I thought it would be funnier and have more advice for me then it did. I was quite disappointed by it. It turned out to be a difficult read in the end.

I just really didn't get this book. Maybe it's because I am not the target audience for this book, or I haven't heard of Iliza Shlesinger before, but I kept on picking this book up, reading a few chapters wanting to like it, and then putting it back down for something else. I can definitely see it's appeal for younger women, though!

I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I highly enjoyed this book. It was a great read. I loved this look at women's logic.

While I'd never heard of the author before I chanced it and I am glad I did. There are some genuine laugh out loud moments.

Girl Logic has a lot of humour and self-irony, sharing in a funny way a lot of 'realities' about the everyday life most of us, girls, went through. 'We wear heels we can't run in, and dresses we can't breathe in' works even if you are a brave woman never ever wearing heels in her life. It is about the cover that we all wear, as a projection of other people's expectations and too high standards. The style rather suits the stand-up comedy and in writing it sounds a bit superficial sometimes, but there are things to think about and ideas to debate therefore, why not reading it. Ironically, this book was published by Weinstein books, owned at the time by the same Weinsteins we've heard way too much in the media lately, and not for a great cause, before the edition house was purchased by Hachette Books.

A sassy, feminist book about the modern women struggles in life.

A honest memoir of life as a modern millennial woman. Full of plenty of laughs and stories all can relate to.

It's somewhat awful to admit, but I just couldn't get through GIRL LOGIC. Comedy is subjective, as are some (not quite) memoirs. As a reader, sometimes we just can't get to a point where we connect with the material.

I know that Shlesinger specifically stated she didn't want it to be a memoir, but the book read as a handbook from her own experiences, which...to me...is a memoir in it's own right. I find her comedy hit or miss, and would absolutely buy the book for the friends I know who love her style, but I should have known ahead of time that this was not going to be for me. I was really hopeful, though, that it would give me insight into why those who love her do...and I just never got there.

I can't say I'm a fan of Iliza, or at least I wasn't before reading this book (Our family regularly watched Last Comic Standing) but I find her a lot more tolerable after reading her book. It's not an autobiography but it's a lot of great advice and stories about being a girl and dealing with what she refers to as "Girl Logic". The forward is also written by Mayim Bialik and you can't go wrong with Blossom. (Or Amy Farrah Fowler)

There is some behind the scenes on dealing with the aftermath of Last Comic Standing, whether or not she thinks she is famous, stories of guys she has dated and was a quick and really fun read.

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

GIRL LOGIC BY Iliza Shlesinger attempts to explain the unexplainable, how a woman's mind works. Shlesinger's standup has always made me laugh so diving into a book she wrote interested me but I had now idea what I was getting into. The book is quite funny at times, full of Shlesinger's quick wit and random outbursts of emotion, but it's also Shlesinger's study of how a woman (especially her) applies some many different thoughts to each decision in her life and how that same woman manages to not have a neurotic breakdown several times a day.
When discussing how an entire gender thinks, it's easy to fall into the trap of stereotyping everything and then chalking up to "they are all a little crazy". Shlesinger however, while admitting that inside things might be an anarchy of emotions and thoughts, does an admirable job of explaining that this same internal anarchy helps to provide clarity and focus in women's lives. Shlesinger spends a lot of time walking through the pitfalls and false promises that come with social media connections and relationship texting, while still acknowledging and embracing that social media is a viable part of our culture and being a celebrity, perhaps more so for her than most.
Very entertaining and laugh out loud funny at times, GIRL LOGIC is unique in its ability to captivate and educate at the same time. Being married adult man, there are certain aspects of the book that I couldn't relate to, but in the end I enjoyed reading the book and will try to catch Schlesinger's standup the next time she comes through my area.

I have enjoyed Iliza Shlesinger since I first saw her perform on THE LAST COMIC STANDING television show. She is hysterical as a stand-up comic and just as funny, if not funnier, as an author. You know a book is great when you actually laugh out loud multiple times while reading it. Highly recommended!

So funnt, but informative. There are a lot of truths in this book.

I was so pleasantly surprised at this book! I am actually not super familiar with the author, but I really want to become familiar now. This is a book that young girls should read if they want to feel understood and less alone. It was a refreshing feminist read that attempts to explain why girls think the way they do, and that we can be ridiculous in our thinking sometime, but it's okay because every girl experiences this "girl logic." I loved how Iliza related her upbringing and comedic journey to the struggles that women from varied backgrounds face. Even though our stories aren't very similar, there were a lot of parts of her triumphs and struggles that I connected with. I'm excited to see what Iliza does next!

this comedian is so dang smart and funny i love everything by her!!!

I was already a fan of Iliza having seen her comedy specials on Netflix and on To Tell the Truth. I find her hilarious, and I feel like we would get along should we ever actually meet. This book had me cracking up and wanting all my friends to read it so that I can talk to them about it. She is not only funny but insightful and I truly enjoyed this book and think you should go pick it up even if you're not a fan of Iliza's, because I think you'll become one after you read this.

Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book had me laughing out loud. This would not have been that big of a deal had I not been around other people. It is hysterical and insightful. I had seen the author's special and was not sure if this book would make me laugh like her shows. It is obvious that this was a labor of love for her. It was refreshing that it is more than just jokes. She sends the message that girls are amazing and that they can do anything. She encourages women to be confident. It is highly relatable.

Thank you NetGalley and Hachette Books for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review. I am rating this book Four Stars because it did have moments of drag but is a pretty solid read. Hilarious and empowering. Definitely worth the read.


InkedBookDragon

It was ok. I’ve watched Iliza’s specials on Netflix and she’s always hilarious. It was just a lot to take in at one sitting. I think I would’ve liked it more if I had read it in pieces. I also felt like it was some of the same material from her stand up and I was expecting new stuff in this. It definitely had its moments though and I was laughing at a few lines.