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Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

Lena Dunham, Joana Avillez
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Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014

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Lena Dunham, Joana Avillez

Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

265

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned", Lena Dunham shares personal stories and experiences from her life. The book blends humor and introspection, offering insights into her journey through relationships, career, and self-discovery, accompanied by illustrations from Joana Avillez.

Reviews & Readership

3.6

143,883 ratings

45%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lena Dunham's Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned", illustrated by Joana Avillez, is a candid memoir that blends humor and self-reflection. Readers appreciate its raw honesty and wit, though some criticize its self-indulgent tone and lack of depth. A polarizing yet engaging read, it speaks clearly to millennials.

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Who Should Read Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned"?

A reader who enjoys candid, humorous, and often self-deprecating memoirs will appreciate Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned" by Lena Dunham and Joana Avillez. Fans of Tina Fey's Bossypants and Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? will connect with Dunham's relatable storytelling and witty insights.

3.6

143,883 ratings

45%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

22%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

265

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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