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Not That Kind of Girl

Lena Dunham
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Not That Kind of Girl

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010

Book Brief

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Lena Dunham

Not That Kind of Girl

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham is a collection of personal essays that delves into the author's experiences with love, friendship, work, and self-discovery. Dunham uses humor and candor to explore the challenges and milestones she encounters throughout her life.

Reviews & Readership

3.9

11,127 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lena Dunham's Not That Kind of Girl offers an honest, witty look into her life, capturing millennial experiences with humor and vulnerability. Some readers appreciate her raw storytelling and relatable anecdotes. However, others feel the memoir is self-indulgent and lacks depth. Overall, it appeals more to fans of Dunham's unfiltered voice.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Not That Kind of Girl?

A reader who would enjoy Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham is likely someone who appreciates candid, humorous, and introspective memoirs about modern womanhood. Fans of Tina Fey's Bossypants or Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) will find Dunham's voice relatable and engaging.

3.9

11,127 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2010

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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