 | | 11-18-2004, 08:30 AM |
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| Why Girls are Wierd
My friend had this book laying around in her house this weekend when I went to visit. She handed it to me and instructed me to read the first 3 pages. I was hooked instantly.
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Aside from being a really well-woven story full of hysterical vignettes, there were so many strange coincidences about the writer and the story itself intersecting with my life that I felt I had no choice but to buy it immediately and read it to the very end in 2 days.
First, and those of you who've read it may not connect with the following points...- The author of the book is Pamela Ribon--aka Pamie, who writes the snarky recaps of Gilmore Girls at Television Without Pity. Which I had recently discovered...and developed an extreme distaste for because of her acutely cynical take on my favorite character.
- However, extreme hatred, in me, often times breeds extreme love (as it is sitting just below the surface, though I don't realize it). And all of a sudden I found myself strangely connecting with her well crafted words.
Second...- The story is one I am intimately familar with. Or parts of it are, anyway. I had never picked up a novel that so completely made me feel like not so much of a dweeb for the HOURS and HOURS I spend not just online but pouring out my heart and thoughts to people I don't really know. From the people at my various message boards to the only real dating I actually do via online dating services. I don't know why I can't shake the feeling that somehow that kind of relationship is destined to be hollow and unfulfilling. This book kind of gave me licence to find an online correspondence romantic.
And finally...- This semi autobiographical story is set in Austin, Texas, where Pamie used to live (and write for the Austin American Statesman) and where I currently live. Flipping through the pages, reading the story, getting sucked into it, it was pleasantly jarring to suddenly realize she was talking about someplace I go to all the time. The bin of plastic bugs at Toy Joy or the restaurant that used to be upstairs at Whole Foods on Lamar. I have to admit to a little thrill at that.
Anyway--a personal journey for me but certainly a great journey for anyone. Especially anyone who spends a lot of time online.
Has anyone else read this book? __________________ Joe Bradley: You should always wear my clothes. Princess Ann: Seems I do. ~ Roman Holiday  |
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