Something New: Tales from a Makeshift Bride
Ratings19
Average rating3.9
There is always something about memoir/biography stories that I only just like...maybe because if a character makes a mistake or is has a certain characteristic in the book it makes them more human. If a human makes mistakes or has a certain personality it's suppose to be their part of their character. I was wondering if I'd like this one better because it would be illustrated but not really. The illustrations are cute and obviously a lot of care was made into making them. I had a problem where I would really connect with Lucy and agree with them on a lot of things (Don't even get me started on pockets! I'm so happy to know a wedding dress with pockets exists!) but then she seemed somewhat unlikable at certain parts thinking she was making a pathway for a new type of wedding that never has been thought of ever! The biggest thing that bothered me is her wanting a baby so much. I am Tokophobic so when I read things like how her husband doesn't want a baby and she takes OUT her birth control implant, I get very upset. They didn't have a discussion on the book about agreeing to have a child. Her husband didn't want a kid and I thought that was the breaking point of why they broke up originally? I feel like she missed a vital part and just ended up making me upset at the end instead of “hopeful” feeling she wanted to leave off with.
Things I did like in this book are the cute illustrations, a lot of the points she made about weddings, fashion, and society, and that she had a great wedding! I'll probably check out her other books. ~Ashley
It's the relish lady! A friend recommended it. I've only been involved in a handful of weddings and I still think I'd rather elope. (It's SO weird to see photographs of a person I've only thought of as the cartoon version)
With this, I think I've read every book Lucy Knisley has writyen. All of her books are little masterpieces, and they make me so very happy, I can't wait for the next one to come out. I hear it's about Linney?
Funny, but I'm not generally a fan of graphic novels, but Lucy Knisley's books are the perfect mix of memoir and informational text. In Something New, Knisley takes on weddings. It's another wonderful delightful book from Knisley.