Patti Lavell
Autore di Confessions of a Catholic School Dropout
Opere di Patti Lavell
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I love this lady's writing style. Her humor and creativity are like no other. She is original and refreshing. Whenever I am down, I can read her words and cheer up immediately. I have turned into a big fan and want to read all she writes.
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This review is from: Fat Chance (Kindle Edition)
Fat Chance- Patti LavellI am an enormous fan of this author. Her humor never stops She writes of a hot headed, semi-neurotic mother with an unending sense of humor loaded with sarcasm. What more can I say? This alone should be enough to raise the curiosity of the reader and make you want to grab a copy of this book for yourself. You will not be disappointed. I intend to read everything I can by Patti Lavell.
This review is from: Fat Chance (Kindle Edition)
Fat Chance- Patti LavellI am an enormous fan of this author. Her humor never stops She writes of a hot headed, semi-neurotic mother with an unending sense of humor loaded with sarcasm. What more can I say? This alone should be enough to raise the curiosity of the reader and make you want to grab a copy of this book for yourself. You will not be disappointed. I intend to read everything I can by Patti Lavell.
Statistiche
- Opere
- 2
- Utenti
- 6
- Popolarità
- #1,227,255
- Voto
- 4.5
- Recensioni
- 3
- ISBN
- 2
Disclaimer: Slight spoilers.
When I decided to review this particular work, I should have known I would be in for an interesting ride just by the title of the first chapter, "The Missing Penis.” You’re probably thinking, “What kind of book would start off with someone’s member getting chopped off?” However, the first chapter has nothing to do with anything being chopped off, yet the title of it definitely fit.
I was definitely drawn in by the premise of the story—the parents (particularly Mom) being disappointed that Patricia wasn’t a boy and her Mom trying to dress her up, cut her hair, and make her be a boy. Patricia is not only trying to make sense of her identity but she’s also trying to understand the ins and outs of Catholicism.
As far as the characters, the only character I really cared about was Patricia—her triumphs, her discoveries, her being in and out of trouble.
Other characters provoked negative reactions out of me, like the mean, hairy nuns (which I wanted them to get punished) Patricia’s brother, Scott (for the crimes he committed), and Patricia’s mom (for not being emotionally there and allowing certain things to happen).
The pace and style was also in alignment with what I was looking for in this book: a mixture of inquiry, experimentation, and dealing with the aftermath seemed to be the consistent ebb and flow in this work.
Although I don’t know Irish dialogue, there was enough context surrounding it for me to chuckle along. For those who can’t really pick up on it, the Irish dialogue may be the biggest struggle in trying to get through the book.
This book is like “an onion” (like Shrek would say). It has many layers. Some of the layers will make you laugh while many others will make you cry.
Therefore, this work may not be for everyone, so I will have to do a slight spoiler as an alert.
Confessions may not be for you due to the some of the themes addressed, such as:
1. Molestation
2. Masturbation (at an early age)
3. Alcoholism
4. Brute discipline (bordering on abuse)
5. Fun being poked at Catholicism (if you are fiercely Catholic, then you may not appreciate the comedic undertones)
Overall, I view Confessions of a Catholic School Dropout as a dark comedy more than anything—an invitation to others that it’s okay to laugh at the pain because that is what the main character is doing to cope.… (altro)