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The Rules Do Not Apply

Ariel Levy
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The Rules Do Not Apply

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2017

Book Brief

Ariel Levy

The Rules Do Not Apply

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

3.9

39,640 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ariel Levy's The Rules Do Not Apply is lauded for its raw, affecting narrative and courageous honesty in exploring deep personal loss and resilience. Critics admire her compelling prose and unique voice. However, some feel the memoir's focus is overly introspective and may alienate readers seeking broader insights. Overall, it's a poignant, introspective journey through turmoil and recovery.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Rules Do Not Apply?

Readers who enjoy personal memoirs exploring themes of sexuality, gender, and resilience will be captivated by Ariel Levy's The Rules Do Not Apply. Fans of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking and Cheryl Strayed's Wild will find Levy's raw, introspective narrative equally compelling.

3.9

39,640 ratings

63%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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