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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

Issa Rae
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The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

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Issa Rae

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl

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

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae is a humorous and insightful memoir detailing the experiences and challenges of a young black woman navigating social awkwardness, identity, and professional life. The book offers personal anecdotes and reflections, showcasing Issa Rae's journey toward embracing her true self and achieving success.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

31,007 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Issa Rae's The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl charms readers with humor and relatability, celebrating the quirks of a Black woman navigating life's awkward moments. Her honest, witty prose resonates widely, though some find the narrative uneven. Overall, the memoir's blend of comedy and cultural commentary garners much praise.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl?

The ideal reader of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl by Issa Rae is someone who enjoys humorous, candid memoirs about self-identity and social challenges. Fans of Mindy Kaling's Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) and Tina Fey's Bossypants will find similar enjoyment in Rae's witty and relatable narrative.

4.2

31,007 ratings

66%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

224

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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