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Dear Mr. You

Mary-Louise Parker
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Dear Mr. You

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Mary-Louise Parker

Dear Mr. You

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

228

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Topic
Relationships
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Dear Mr. You by Mary-Louise Parker is a memoir composed of letters addressed to various men who have impacted her life. These letters explore relationships, family, and personal growth, offering an intimate look at the author's experiences and reflections. The narrative blends humor and sincerity, capturing the influence of these individuals.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.0

8,107 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary-Louise Parker's Dear Mr. You is lauded for its inventive structure and lyrical prose, capturing deep emotions and introspective narratives through a series of letters. Some readers appreciate its authenticity and wit, while others find the fragmented style occasionally hinder narrative cohesion. Overall, Parker's unique voice resonates, evoking empathy and reflection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Dear Mr. You?

A reader who enjoys Dear Mr. You by Mary-Louise Parker appreciates lyrical prose and intimate storytelling. Fans of memoirs like Cheryl Strayed's Wild or Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love will enjoy Parker's epistolary narrative style that mixes reflection with vivid life moments.

4.0

8,107 ratings

66%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

228

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography
Topic
Relationships
Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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