People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges
People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2014208
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
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BiographyContemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges, Jen Mann humorously explores suburban life by sharing relatable anecdotes about various personalities in the neighborhood, such as overzealous crafters and demanding parents at school drop-offs, highlighting the quirks and challenges of modern suburban living.
Humorous
Bittersweet
Informative
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
16,771 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jen Mann's People I Want to Punch in the Throat delivers humor through sharp, relatable essays about suburban life. Readers appreciate her candid wit and keen observations on everyday annoyances. However, some criticize its repetitiveness and perceived negativity. Overall, fans of satirical humor find it a refreshing take on modern suburban challenges.
Who Should Read People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges?
Readers who enjoy People I Want to Punch in the Throat by Jen Mann are likely fans of humor and satire, particularly those familiar with suburban life and its quirks. They may also enjoy works like Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson, which offers similar comedic insights into everyday absurdities.
16,771 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
208
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
•
BiographyContemporary
2014
Adult
18+ years
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