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How to Murder Your Life

Cat Marnell
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How to Murder Your Life

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017

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Cat Marnell

How to Murder Your Life

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

How to Murder Your Life is a memoir by Cat Marnell, detailing her experiences as an individual grappling with addiction while working in the beauty and fashion magazine industry. It highlights the challenges she faced, the glamorous yet chaotic lifestyle she led, and her journey toward self-awareness and recovery.

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Challenging

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.1

24,232 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

How to Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell is praised for its raw honesty and gripping narrative about addiction and self-destruction. Readers appreciate Marnell's vivid storytelling and dark humor. However, some criticize the lack of deeper reflection and redemption. The memoir captivates with its chaotic energy but may leave some wanting more introspection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read How to Murder Your Life?

Readers who relish raw, candid memoirs exploring self-destruction, addiction, and a path to recovery might enjoy How to Murder Your Life by Cat Marnell. Comparable to Prozac Nation by Elizabeth Wurtzel and Permanent Midnight by Jerry Stahl, it appeals to those drawn to gritty, personal storytelling.

4.1

24,232 ratings

70%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

New York City • 2000s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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