I read this last year, so the details are a little hazy.

Lasting impression: fun read, a few wild tales. A tiny bit light in terms of content that would make me deem this worth publishing, but Smith is a great writer.

Raven Smith is the perfect observer. His one sentence Instagram captions, his to the point Vogue columns – always topical and relevant, and his long form books capture people and our times with forensic accuracy. He is always entertaining, and always honest and revealing. I am a fan and love everything he writes, so for me this book was a treat to read from start to finish. If you have not yet encountered Raven Smith, give him a go. You will certainly learn something about the modern world, and be thoroughly entertained at the same time.

Maybe I've been reading boring books lately, but this was such a refreshing and fun read! I loved Raven's recollections, and the concept of following his life through the male figures is a fresh take. There's some amusing commentary on what we find normal at different points in our lives, to which I related. Overall, highly recommended! Obtained this book as part of NetGalley reviewing initiative