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Bright Lights, Big Ass

Jen Lancaster
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Bright Lights, Big Ass

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Jen Lancaster

Bright Lights, Big Ass

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jen Lancaster is a humorous memoir that chronicles a person's experiences and misadventures living in Chicago. Through a series of witty essays, the author depicts challenges such as urban life, financial woes, and social realignments, providing insightful and comedic reflections on adapting to a new environment.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

32,541 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jen Lancaster garners praise for its biting humor and relatable tales of city life, often leaving readers laughing aloud. Critics appreciate Lancaster's candid and unabashed storytelling. However, some note a repetitiveness in themes and a self-centered narrative tone, which can occasionally detract from the overall charm.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Bright Lights, Big Ass?

Readers who enjoy Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jen Lancaster likely appreciate humorous and candid memoirs. Fans of books like Chelsea Handler's Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea or Tina Fey's Bossypants will find Lancaster's witty take on urban life relatable and entertaining. Ideal for those who enjoy personal anecdotes with a comedic twist.

4.3

32,541 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

380

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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