Smoke Drink F*#k

Not my usual fare, but thanks to Netgalley, I was able to take a chance on this title and go with it.
My first impressions: Oliver is a fantastic writer and drew me into her story. The thing about "Smoke Drink F*#K" is that Oliver never really had these huge, orchestrated epiphanies (like the ones we read about in other memoirs) that change a person's life on the spot and grant them wisdom, courage, and open doors to make a new life right then and there. No, Oliver's lessons came slower and through a few hard knocks, a couple great conversations with her cast of characters, and a little time with herself.

The story (memoir) is a collection of small, slow encounters that change the course of her life and how she views her relationships with others and with herself. A beautiful read with plenty of snarky humor to help you along the way

I would like to thank Riverdale Avenue Books, Esme Oliver and Netgalley for giving me this book for my honest review.

Review By Stephanie

Ok so I totally requested this book due to the amazing name. It’s like Eat Pray Love for everyone else haha.

I have to say Smoke Drink F*#k really surprised me! Esme is an amazing writer and she navigated this story flawlessly that I was drawn into her story and didn’t want to leave. Oliver’s story is so relateable her lessons came slow and there was no movie style aha moment. That is the think I loved most about this book, I read a lot and they exceptions of these grand aha moments that will define ones life doesn’t always happens.

Esme Oliver did an amazing job with this memoir. Smoke Drink F*#k will having you laughing out loud, tug on your heartstrings and leave you feeling hopeful.

Every woman needs to read this book. It is funny and so entertaining.
I have loved reading about Esme. I have laughed and sometimes cried.
I have even related events in my life to this.
Worth every star given.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review. And honestly, I adored this book. I truly related to the narrator: a stressed out, exhausted lawyer, turning 40, on the mend from yet another breakup of yet another unsatisfying relationship, who is obsessed with fighting the aging process. She decides to travel to Italy and smoke, drink and f*ck her time away (her own personal version of Eat, Pray Love, which she abhorred for understandable reasons).

This book was realistic, as was the dialogue. The narrator inserts F bombs like she's inserting commas and quotation marks. The bad advice and unhelpful words of consolation from friends, also realistic.

I don't want to spoil this fun read, but I will say that the book is broken into two parts. Part one - going to Italy and meeting a charming Italian man. Part two - after Italy, where the narrator is forced to get more introspective than she'd like, and forced to examine her life choices and how they've led to her current state of unhappiness.

I cried after finishing this book. I felt like I had written it for myself. It's not a great piece of literature; but it was an excellent look into the diary of most "successful" American women today. I'm so glad I was able to read this one.

Drink, Smoke, F*ck is the anti-Eat, Love, Pray. The narrative is told through her adventure to Italy, where she vows to drink, smoke, and fuck only and have nothing to do with love. It’s a memoir of a woman who is disgruntled about her life as she turns forty and how she feels the pressures, like most women, to look great all the time. This extends to her relationships with men in and out of work and how women should just be “well behaved children - seen, but never heard.” It is a refreshing look at the unrealistic Cinderella story and how we want other people to fix or save us instead of trying to fix ourselves. This is a super fast read. I read it in one night.

Esme travels to Italy and vows to Smoke, Drink and F*#k. She is successful but she also finds more than she bargains for in Italy. Unlike Eat Pray Love this is a far more realistic book. I liked Esme she is a real woman with real experiences but also a lot of humor. A perfect book to read on your own vacation or if you just want some armchair travel. Enjoy

Great book, i had to finish it all in one night, cant wait to read more from the author

Esme Oliver is the anti Elizabeth Gilbert and THANK GOD FOR THAT.

Esme is tired of her life, a high powered job, a robot of a boyfriend. After a breakup, she heads to Italy to...well, to Smoke, Drink and F*ck. And...smoke, drink and f*ck she does. What follows is the story of a woman finding happiness and her true self.

If you liked Eat, Pray, Love...go away. If you HATED it, pick this up.

Thanks to NetGalley, Riverdale Avenue Books and Esme Oliver for the ARC in exchange for this review.

This book is everything I needed. It was eat pray love for real people who don't hold back when it comes to having a good time. It taught me to not take everything so seriously and let the universe drive the boat every once in a while. Love love love

This is the anti Eat Love Pray and I love it for that. If you weren't an Eat Love Pray fan and it's condescending tone, you'll love this. Esme, the main character goes to Italy after a breakup to do exactly what the title says, SDF or smoke drink fuck. It's a hilarious tale of a wonder on the road trying to find herself.

Esme Oliver decides to write a parody of Eat, Pray, Love, and titles it Smoke, Drink, F*ck. She is on the rebound from a breakup and goes on a trip to Italy, where she intends to make good on all three aspects of the title of her book. The conversational style of writing is superb and makes for good sleazy (gossip!) reading. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Quick, fun read. Loved the food and scenery descriptions, it reinforced my desire to see Italy.

I would like to give a huge thank you to NetGalley and Riverdale Avenue Books for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.

Synopsis: Esme Oliver age 40, says Screw Eat, Pray and Love. After going through too many failed relationships and being freshly dumped she feels like she is going to lose it! She heads to Italy to try and live life to the fullest. Esme vows to herself that she will smoke, drink, fuck and whatever she pleases to so she can be happy. Surprisingly when in Italy, she meets much younger and Italian Fernando. Things get wild but there becomes a problem, the two happen to fall in love during all their wild adventures. Is it true love? Will things work out for Esme? Read this wild memoir of Esme Oliver to find out.

Review: I really enjoyed this title! Esme took me on a quick, wild and hilarious ride. I felt this book was very well written and even though I don’t usually like reading memoirs, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Esme’s journey to Italy made my want to visit Italy turn more into a need! I love the descriptions in this book and felt that I could connect with the main character’s emotions. The only reason I did not rate this book 5 stars is because I felt it was a little repetitive when it came to comparing this book to another book. I recommend this book if you like a good memoir and something to give you a good laugh. It is a great hit it and quit it kind of read. I devoured this book within a few hours.