How to Murder Your Life
How to Murder Your Life
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Modern Classic FictionNew York City • 2000s
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Mental Illness2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
How to Murder Your Life is a memoir by Cat Marnell, detailing her experiences as an individual grappling with addiction while working in the beauty and fashion magazine industry. It highlights the challenges she faced, the glamorous yet chaotic lifestyle she led, and her journey toward self-awareness and recovery.
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Challenging
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
24,232 ratings
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Review Roundup
How to Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell is praised for its raw honesty and gripping narrative about addiction and self-destruction. Readers appreciate Marnell's vivid storytelling and dark humor. However, some criticize the lack of deeper reflection and redemption. The memoir captivates with its chaotic energy but may leave some wanting more introspection.
Who Should Read How to Murder Your Life?
Readers who relish raw, candid memoirs exploring self-destruction, addiction, and a path to recovery might enjoy How to Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell. Comparable to Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel and Permanent Midnight by Jerry Stahl, it appeals to those drawn to gritty, personal storytelling.
24,232 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
How to Murder Your Life is a memoir by Cat Marnell, who worked as a beauty editor at Lucky and other well-known magazines, documenting her tumultuous life in the New York City fashion and media scenes.
The book candidly explores themes of addiction and mental health, earning praise for Marnell's distinctive, raw, and honest prose style.
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Cat Marnell's writing in the memoir has been compared to a modern-day confessional, blending her personal struggles with biting humor and sharp cultural commentary.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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Modern Classic FictionNew York City • 2000s
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Mental Illness2017
Adult
18+ years
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