All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions by Iliza Shlesinger

All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions Reviews

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  Ranjini Shankar

  I love her stand up but I just don’t think it translated well into writing. What comes across as intelligent and funny as she storms the stage felt like an angry lecture with some bitter asides and many, many lists of things I didn’t much relate to.
  
  The book is well thought out, the chapters flow and most have a strong point but it just wasn’t very funny. I’ll be back for her next one but this one wasn’t for me.
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  Philip

  "All Things Aside" is, all things considered, not a good book - or, I guess it could get better, but it's bad enough for me to give up on it about a quarter of the way in.
  
  I enjoy watching Shlesinger's stand-up work, but this book hasn't even made the corner of my mouth twitch once. Her spiel, that works for her on stage, just comes across as whiny carping taken to the umpteenth degree. Sprinkle in a pinch of angry, a whole handful of self-importance, round it out with some preachiness, et voilà: "All Things Aside"
  
  I know I've said this before, but I really need to stop reading stand-up comedians' books. I don't think a single one has gotten even close to my expectations of it.
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  Shannon

  I'm such a huge Iliza Shlesinger stand up fan and this latest book did not disappoint!! Not afraid to address sensitive topics, Iliza covers cancel culture, speaking up despite being afraid to offend anyone and everyone, life through the pandemic, misogyny, plus more personal experiences with miscarriage and infertility. Great on audio and highly recommended for fans of feminist women comedians like Amy Schumer. Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio copy in exchange for my honest review!
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  Shawnee Scroggs

  Maybe I’m biased because I love Iliza so much that I named my dog after her (and Bindi Irwin), but this book made me laugh, it made me fucking cry, it made me feel less alone in the world. Iliza has always been funny to me, I’ve always gotten along with her comedy and view of single women, the party goblin, dogs with silly nicknames and the drunken bachelorette party (Morgan…Morgan…drink some fucking water). I love watching her grow up and become a wife and mother and get even funnier. If your views are similar to hers you will definitely find yourself saying “oh my god I’ve been saying this FOREVER” out loud to your sink of dishes you’re currently handling while you listen to her book on Audible because you like actually hearing her voice tell her story. I cannot say enough great things about this book.
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  Brittany

  I remember watching an Iliza Shlesinger stand up special on Netflix years ago and finding her drunk girl party goblin stunts hilarious. She was relatable and funny. But that was a long time ago. When I saw her new book All Things Aside I figured it had been a long time since I’ve read anything humor and hoped it would be an entertaining collection.
  
  But I honestly should have done my research first and I may have realized that Shlesinger would not be my cup of tea anymore. In her book, she shared a few politically divisive statements that really weren’t necessary unless she actually didn’t want certain people to like her, in which case I would say she achieved that.
  
  Then, she came off especially preachy. She kept insisting if only we would listen to her and just be nice people then our society would be so much better. Ah, yes, thank you Iliza, if only we had listened to you sooner all of our problems would be solved!
  
  Finally, the format of her book was awful. She used this technique of having “footnotes” in the middle of paragraphs instead of at the bottom of the page so there were indented and smaller font paragraphs on basically every other page. And sometimes these “footnotes” would be over a page long. It was incredibly annoying. The current story would be interrupted to tell a side story and it just made the whole story disjointed and disrupted. The flow was completely off and I didn’t like reading this way at all.
  
  This was my third celebrity memoir/essay collection that I’ve read in a row and it was unfortunately my third disappointment. I couldn’t wait to finish and move on to something totally different!
  
  Thank you to NetGalley and Abrams for an ARC of this book.
  
  Read my full review here:
  https://www.between-bookends.com/2022...
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  Courtney

  I was so disappointed with this book I bailed out at about 1/4 way through it. I love Iliza’s stand up, but this was not enjoyable to me at all. It felt like she is nonstop complaining.
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  Ben

  I Came As A Fan And Didn't Like It
  
  If you're a fan of Iliza Shlesinger's podcast (like me), you may be disappointed by this book.
  While the author's sharp wit and observational humor are present throughout, the overall tone is more negative and nitpicky than her podcast. While some readers may find her takes amusing, others (I included) may find them grating or repetitive.
  
  Despite the book's shortcomings, it does share some similarities with
  Adam Carolla's work. However, the humor in All Things Aside falls flat for some, including myself.
  Some of the views expressed do not align with my own personal beliefs, which detracts from my overall enjoyment of the book.
  
  Overall, while this book may not be for everyone, it does contain some humor and witty observations. If you're a die-hard Iliza Shlesinger fan or appreciate her brand of humor, it may still be worth a read.
  
  However, if you're looking for something that's purely positive or consistently funny, this may not be the book for you.
  
  2.7/5
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  Emily

  Iliza is probably my favourite comedian but I find her writing ok at best. This isn't a slight against her at all but I just think she is a master of spoken comedy and the timing of punchlines. I've found I've grown alongside Iliza over the years as she moved from making fun of 20 year olds purposely leaving their jackets behind to go to the bar in the middle of winter into a more sophisticated person capable of commenting on feminism and politics while still being funny. Despite this, I just felt like I couldn't relate to her commentary in this and not only that, it was boring to read. I liked Girl Logic better. I will watch her on TV until I die but wouldn't recommend you read this book unless you're a die hard fan. 3.0
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  britt_brooke

  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you’re familiar with Shlesinger’s standup, you’ll understand this book, her delivery, funny voices, incredible arguments, and beautiful feminism. If not, then I don’t think you’ll enjoy this quite as much. She broaches some sensitive topics here, always with a humorous spin.
  
  PS. Some of this material appears in her newest Netflix special. It’s a good set, but her outfit was very distracting. #iykyk
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  Steph Carr (LiteraryHypeWoman)

  I really wanted to like this one because I love Iliza and her previous book "Girl Logic", but it was just ok. There were a few funny points but this one just didn't hit.
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  Jen’s library

  This book is really funny! I watch iliza’s stand-ups so i walked in with high hopes. She didn’t disappoint! However if you get offended easily or don’t like anyone’s opinion other than your own don’t read this.
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  Lauryl

  I should relate more to this book as Iliza and I have a lot in common - age, gender, race, LA, but I mostly found this book grating. I do agree w a lot of what she says, but it’s basically an entire book filled with stuff that annoys her which is… something I can live without. Feels like she goes out of her way to piss off all people, which is fine but gets old when listening to endless lists of mundane stuff she doesn’t like. Some jokes/bits are funny (and the age part is relatable), but overall I didn’t love this book.
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  Jessica

  Do you enjoy 200+ page rants? If so, this is the book for you!
  I was hoping for a Netflix stand-up feel.. instead, I got an angry commentary on all of her opinions. The title should have warned me, but I honestly did not think her opinions (an opinion can not be absolutely correct since opinions by nature differ) would be the only subject matter.
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  Amanda

  All Things Aside is a wonderful honest look at the life and opinions of Iliza Shlesinger. Her humor shines throughout the entire book. The side comments mixed with the main narrative were amusing and relatable to how my thoughts work. Shlesinger's remarks on product marketing and the scams women have to deal with are hilarious mic drops of truth. The honesty and compassion shown in sharing the details of her miscarriage and the state of the healthcare system are harrowing while offering suggestions for ways we can be better as a society. This is a great read for anyone looking for a comical glance into the mind of a woman.
  
  Special thanks to Netgalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.
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  Shannon

  All Things Aside: Absolutely Correct Opinions
  
  I Picked Up This Book Because: I enjoy the writer’s comedy.
  
  Media Type: Audiobook
  Source: HPCL
  Dates Read: 5/2/23 - 5/3/23
  Stars: 4
  Narrator(s): Iliza Shlesinger
  
  
  Observations on life post pandemic, fertility, pregananny and early motherhood among other things. I enjoyed it a lot. It was actually much like one of her shows.
  
  The Random Thoughts:
  
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  Jessie Sullivan

  This is essentially a book of hot takes. And I loved it. Actually lol’d a couple times, this will definitely be a reread.
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  Kristen

  I’ve been a fan of Iliza’s ever since Last Comic Standing. This book has a great mix of memoir and comedy. Loved hearing her narrate the audio.
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  Jason Koivu

  Mostly focused on social media, cancel culture, and things that bother her. Schlesinger performs the hell out of the audiobook!
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  Cris

  Lliza is one of the funniest comics out there! I adore her! If she could leave politics out of her act, she would be the best of the best!
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  Lauren

  Loved listening to this! Read by Iliza= 6.5 hour comedy special while driving.
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  Kat

  It's more a 4.5 stars. I really loved this books and seeing her take and opinions on so many matters. She is my favorite comedian and never fails to make me smile and laugh. Just this book alone I giggled to many times to myself on topics that I agreed with her. 😝😁
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  Kristi Betts

  Iliza is an amazing comedian, but I feel she is even more of an amazing author. I love her honesty and realism. She talks about subjects that most feel are taboo. She speaks openly about her personal experiences which are not always humorous.
  
  I listened to the audiobook version of this book, and I know Iliza better for hearing HER tell her story.
  Not only do I recommend this book, but I highly recommend listening to the audiobook. She speaks her truth and it is enlightening to hear her speak about the way she feels about being treated and respected as a woman.
  
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  Heather

  This ARC was provided to me via Kindle, ABRAMS and by #NetGalley. Opinions expressed are completely my own.
  
  Funny, engaging and as charming as Iliza. Truly enjoyable for fans of the aforementioned and fans of comedy.
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  Cherry

  Another fun book of humor and musings by Iliza Shlesinger. I have always enjoyed her comedy and her perspective. I don't always agree with everything she says but I agree with most of it.
  I got this on Audible, which is the best way to "read" her books. I love hearing everything in her voice.
  There were lots of interesting, personal stories about her life, her pregnancy, a stalker - Yikes.
  Ironically, near the beginning of the book, she said that Generation X was almost 60. Well, we're still not 60 yet but, a few years is close enough, I guess. Then, in this same book, she complains that she is only 38 and doesn't like it that so many people say she's 40 already - or close enough to 40 that they might as well say she's 40. So ...
  She also has lots of praise about how cool her generation is and how they are the only generation ever to wear clothes ironically. Okay, sure. I don't think so but - you're the writer, Iliza.
  I do like Iliza a lot. She's cool. She's funny. She cares about stuff. I was lucky enough to get tickets to her show in Houston a few months after Hurricane Harvey and she was so nice about everything we had been through. She is awesome.
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  Carm

  I love Iliza Shlesinger's stand up... but this isn't stand up. I don't think that it's supposed to be. I think that fans of her podcast would enjoy this more than say, casual fans of her Netflix specials. This book is funny and insightful and well written. Do I believe that all of her opinions are "Absolutely Correct"? No. Should that matter? I think that if it does... you may have missed the point.
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  MeggieBree

  I liked this book, it felt almost like listening to a podcast instead of a book. I found it to be a bit too ranty in some spots and I didn't agree with some of her (strong) opinions. I would have liked a little more humor, but the book was relatable and I liked that the author narrated it herself.
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  LinseyM

  I enjoyed this audiobook so much. I adore Iliza as a comedian. I find her perspective brutally honest and intelligent while also laugh out loud hilarious. Listening to the audiobook is really a must. She might not be for everyone, but I love her.
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  Steph Slone

  4 ⭐️
  I love Iliza’s comedy and very much enjoyed her commentary in this book. Not only did she make me laugh several times (her narration of the audio book is great) but there were several specific moments when I strongly related to a point she was trying to make. Very enjoyable read.
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  Garrett

  If you like Iliza's standup, either in specials or in person, you will like this. It's a more extended peek into her brain, which is a funny place to be.
  
  I'm going to keep this one short, because if reading her book has made me believe anything, it's that she doesn't need nor give a shit about my feedback.