I enjoyed this book about Molly Shannon. The book is a quick and interesting read. I have always enjoyed watching Molly Shannon and it was nice to find out more information about her. The book is well written, a little choppy at some parts, but worth sticking it out through. It was a good read and I’m actually a little mad at myself for not finishing it sooner!

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Hello, Molly! was such a fun and humorous read. Molly Shannon definitely shines through this book with her wittiness, comedic effect, and storytelling to give us a glimpse into her life. It was heart-felt and honest and didn't feel like a celebrity tell-all which I found refreshing. I would have liked for her to talk more about her current life and children, etc but completely understand her keeping their privacy. I thoroughly enjoyed reading.

I didn't grow up with Molly Shannon, but when I went through my phase of loving everything comedy, my parents introduced me to her via Superstar. Needless to say. I was obsessed after that film! She brings a sense of comfort to me, so when this memoir came out, I jumped right on it.... and then delayed reading it for years. I was a little concerned that I would lose my love for her as you do sometimes when reading memoirs. I am here to tell you - that will not happen! I love Molly Shannon even more after reading this masterpiece. Not only is she hilarious, but this memoir was reflective and emotional. I had no idea what her childhood was like until I read this, and it made me just appreciate her humor even more. The ending gave me chills. To hear her life story and then her outlook overall... she's truly an inspiration.
I also went and rewatched Superstar after reading this, and it made the film *that* much better! Highly recommend!

It's mostly a collection of stories about her live, but what a life! The prologue is about her father who was either driving drunk or drowsy when he hit a light pole and killed her mother, younger sister, and a cousin. Her father, sisted, and her lived, but the loss overshadowed her life. She still kept an optimistic view on life and trying to be a dramatic actress. A funny book!

I was given a copy of this book by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I loved Molly on SNL and in her movies, and I loved this glimpse into her life. Straight storytelling with no need to tear anyone down. I definitely recommend. She loves her life and the people in it.

Molly Shannon is one of the funniest females. I’ve ever seen. Knowing her backstory only makes me appreciate her humor more. She is a superstar

I regret it took me so long to read and review the ARC of Molly Shannon's memoir "Hello, Molly!" because it was such a warm, moving, heartfelt, and FUNNY book. Shannon has experienced her fair share of tragedy and her story beautifully illustrates how trauma can inform a comedian's worldview. What makes her perspective unique, I think, is that she has not let a difficult upbringing lead to a cynical or biting style. She is sunny, sweet, and interested in playing to her characters' quirks.

There isn't a mean bone in Shannon's body. She demonstrates a remarkable grace, resilience, and forgiveness for others, especially for a father who made many mistakes. But this doesn't mean she isn't funny. Molly Shannon finds the absurdity in every situation and amps it up to eleven. Her co-author does a tremendous job of writing in the style that Shannon speaks. Very effusive, enthusiastic, and over-the-top.

Of course everyone wants to read about her time at Saturday Night Live. I was pleasantly surprised that the chapters covering her early life were just as engaging as her stories about SNL. The book is strong from start to finish and I was shocked to find myself teary-eyed in the book's final pages where Shannon discusses her father's passing.

This is a wonderful memoir I will be recommending in my work as a librarian. If Molly Shannon ever put out a follow up book, I would definitely read it!

I've never been a huge SNL fan, but I'm certainly familiar with Molly Shannon.

SUPERSTAR!
I'm 50!!

And, of course, we are all familiar with the infamous putting her hands in her armpits and smelling them scene.

I went into this thinking it was going to be all jokes, but it was much more.

From losing her mom at 4 years old to the codependent relationship that developed with her dad, we learn about Shannon's upbringing, her education, her friendships and how she made her mark in the comedy world.

There was a lot of SNL talk, and it was fun to look up some of the scenes as I was reading.

I did find this a little long towards the end, and some chapter placements seemed a bit off, but I liked this book.

Thank you Netgalley and Ecco for the ARC.

Molly Shannon seems like a very kind hearted, friendly person. Her childhood was certainly not easy but she seems to have maintained a positive outlook on life through all her ups and downs.
Although this certainly isn’t the most well written book I’ve ever read, it is never confusing and flows pretty well through the timeline of Molly’s life. You can definitely hear her voice through the story and imagine her enthusiasm and exuberance for life while reading.

Hello, Molly! is the memoir of comedian and actress Molly Shannon. It details Shannon’s early childhood through recently, including her time at SNL and her struggle to break into Hollywood.

I initially tried to read Hello, Molly! in written form but gave up after less than two chapters. Because I received a copy from the publisher, I decided to give it a go on audio many months later. The reason book was so difficult to read was that the writing was very simple and disjointed. There were many times that I could not believe how juvenile the writing was. Chapters were filled with sometimes random, surface-level thoughts and details. In addition, the narrative jumped all over and was not chronological. Consequently, I was often confused where in time a story was taking place or how it connected to anything that came before it. Moreover, there are a lot of people referenced in this book, and I would often forget who someone was by the time she referred to them again. I expected better considering that this was actually a published book and she co-wrote it with an author.

Hello, Molly! was not funny in the least. I did not know much about Molly Shannon going into this book, and I am not particularly familiar with her comedy. What ever makes her funny was definitely missing from this book, which is unfortunate considering the interesting life she has lived. I did not laugh once during the entire 7 hours of listening time.

Although a lot of Hello, Molly! is focused on Shannon’s childhood and coping with her mother’s and sister’s death, I appreciated that she chronicled her struggle to break into Hollywood and the comedy world. It was nice to hear how much time and hard work it took. I think that this is a detail often left out of celebrity memoirs.

Overall, I was not a fan of Hello, Molly! and was disappointed. If you are a big fan of Molly Shannon or are looking to break into show business, you may enjoy this book. Otherwise, I would skip it.

I have been a diehard SNL fan for decades, and this memoir provided so much behind the scenes information, I just loved it! It read differently than the memoirs of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler - maybe because Molly Shannon was so candid about the tragedies she endured and her rise to fame. I particularly enjoyed her accounts of how she created certain beloved characters like Sally O’Malley and Mary Catherine Gallagher. A must read for any SNL fan!

Wow! One of my favorite books of the year. Candid, funny, and relatable. Molly is the real deal, and so is this book! Highly, highly recommend.

Tragedy can create the most brillliant comedy. Molly Shannon shares her story of how these tragic and traumatizing moments in her life shaped the comedy she is famous for. Heartbreaking at times but filled with amazing wit and humor this was a fantastic read.

Molly Shannon is such an open but yet positive person despite the turmoil of her early life and any professional setbacks. Her story was so interesting to read especially as she describes the trauma of losing her mother and sister and her relationship with her father. I loved learning about her time at SNL and her portrayal of Lorne is so different from other books I have read; so it was great to read a counterpoint.

This was a fun one to read. I love Molly Shannon, so I was so excited to see she had written a memoir. Despite the tragedy in her life, she’s managed to live a life filled with joy and laughter. This memoir is filled with great stories from Molly’s time trying to break into the industry and a behind-the-scenes look at her character creation on SNL. Very fun!

Molly Shannon is the definition of large personality. She's not someone you look at and think "Ah, there's a quiet one," so it was very interesting that the tone of her memoir skewed far more serious than I imagined it would.

I was burned by my last SNL cast member memoir, so I went into this hesitant but hopeful. While the book is not life changing, nor was it a Hollywood (or even SNL) tell-all, her passion for life definitely showed through. However, her interweaving of the heartache of losing her mother at such a young age, and the responsibilities thereafter, made this an enjoyable and fast read.

🌆 If you learn an author has lived in or is born near where you live/hometown, how likely are you to pick up their story?! 🌆
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I'm 100000% more drawn to a story knowing the writer is either a] from my city/hometown or b] includes it in that text!
Molly Shannon is BOTH... which led me to immediately request her book on Netgalley! And I'm glad I did because...
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😂loved learning the backstory behind the comedian. Trust me, she doesn't shy away from her backstory!
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😂her stories will make you laugh, pull at your heartstrings and maybe scream WTF
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😂 CLEVELAND!!!!

I love Molly Shannon but this book was all over the place! Writing style is not great, but I did enjoy the SNL stories and her relationship with her Dad. Just needed to be reeled in a bit.

✨ The Title/Cover Draw:
I was really excited to learn more about Molly Shannon’s life. Thank you to Netgalley and Ecco books for allowing me to read this ahead of publication.

💜 What I liked:
This book starts with a band and kind of took me off guard. Molly really went through a lot in her life, and this book travels through everything. There are references to other celebrities including her time at Saturday Night Live.

😱 What I didn’t like:
I was looking forward to a lot more nuggets of advice. However the book is very entertaining and will not leave you bored.

🚦 My face at the end: 🤗

💭 Reasons to Read:
1. A car accident
2. Catholic School
3. Saturday Night Live



🕧 Mini-Summary:
Molly Shannon has played so many of our most beloved characters. This book charts her life and experiences.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Received from Netgalley.

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