I love Samantha Irby’s writing. So much so that I was prepared to sell my soul to whomever could get me an advanced copy of this book. Was it worth the cost of my eternal life- not really. This book was a little too much and then not quite enough for me. I was disappointed that Irby seemed to be reaching so hard to tell the truth that parts of the book seemed wholly fake. She is known for being crass and vulgar- why do you think I like her so much? But for a reader who is rarely shocked or offended by anything, there were passages in this book that left me looking like the eyes-bulging emoji they were SO offensive. Will I read Irby’s next book? More than likely. I just won’t trade a kidney to get my hands on an advanced copy next time.

This book is not for me. I really tried, but I find Samantha crass. She swears a lot, which seems like lazy writing, and uses multiple exclamation marks. I think (I hope) she is exaggerating and trying to be self-deprecating, otherwise she is either an ugly looser, or someone who dislikes herself so much that she really needs therapy. Or maybe I just don't care about the kind of porn she thinks is best. every story seems to involve discussing how weak her bladder is. What tipped me in to DNF territory was the essay that went through every sex and the city article and rewrote them.
The thing is, I found a lot of her stories very nearly funny and / or poignant, so maybe the problem was that my sense of humour failed to mesh with hers.

Absolutely fantastic! Could not put the book down once I began reading it. Cannot wait for it to be released. Will recommend it to everyone I know!

The experience of reading a Samantha Irby book involves a lot of laughter, a lot of cringing, some face journeys, occasionally saying "ew" out loud, and then a bit more laughter. Quietly Hostile is no different. It's hilarious and occasionally heartwarming, often gross, frequently self-deprecating, and generally just a great time.

Irby's fourth book mines both her past and present, touching on chronic illness, Sex and the City (original and reboot), the TV show of her life that almost was, a major allergy incident, her pandemic dog, and the pandemic more generally. The essays are compulsively readable and often manage a full emotional range from poignant to infuriating (usually on Irby's behalf). And mostly, I was laughing. Because really, the humor - all the different types of it - is what really makes these essays shine.

There were a few that didn't totally work for me, either because they went on too long or because they just felt a little unnecessary, but generally, I had a great time reading this book, as expected.

4/5

In her latest essay collection, Quietly Hostile (May 16, Vintage), Samantha Irby engages readers with her characteristic combination of laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt passages and plenty of awkward experiences. Covering topics ranging from Dave Matthews Band and Sex and the City to adopting a pandemic pup and bathroom etiquette, Quietly Hostile will delight established fans and newcomers alike. Give this one a try.

If your sense of humor is *literally* potty humor and you've actually seen an episode of Sex in the City, you will likely enjoy reading this book. For me, most of the content is the kind of stuff you take to your grave. If you're interested in hearing graphic details about having your own pee forced down your throat while being kissed, multiple pages graphically detailing the author's favorite porn video, and a long chapter detailing how the author would have re-written every episode of Sex in the City, well, have you found the perfect book. However, I will be actively avoiding this author for the rest of my life.

I suppose I should still give thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Vintage Anchor for giving me an electronic arc. I'll pick better books in the future. Promise.

I love Samantha Irby!! Every single one of her books is laugh out loud funny to me and I hope she never stops writing these essay collections. They are the perfect pick me up book AND make for fun books when youre travelling!

This was my first Samantha Irby book and I was excited for something light hearted and funny. I was disappointed to find that the author’s idea of humor is much different than mine. There was a lot of bathroom humor and she spent a lot of time discussing porn and Sex In the City, things I could care less to read about. I feel like I wasted my time reading this one.

3.5 - All of Samantha Irby's books are mostly the same...and yet it's fun every time!?!
I really enjoyed the SATC and Meaty chapters. She's reached a level of fame and success that makes her comments about how she's failing at everything feel a little less genuine. So I enjoyed how these allowed her to discuss her TV work in a candid way.
There didn't seem to be a clear flow to the order of the essays, which made for some jarring tone shifts.

Ty to the publisher for an eARC!

This one really had me LOLing at times. I even forced my husband to listen to a few parts. Unfortunately this one still wasn't a win for me. There were enjoyable parts but I had to wade through a lot of others to get to them. A lot
of it just felt overwritten and over analytical of things I have no interest in... with a lot of extra "shock value" add ins. Now don't get me wrong, I am a fan of grotesque and foul offerings in books but these just felt forced.

Fortunately, it wasn't that hard to get through (minus a particular chapter that was nearly a book inside a book). I think this one will do very well with certain readers but it will be a very specific group. Perhaps I'm just not part of the cool club?

I love Samantha Irby. She's a riot. Enough said.

My favorite essays in this book are the one about Sam's brother, the one about teenagers, and the one about dying of anaphylactic shock.

This one had me cackling and snorting from the first page and did not let up. I’ve read previous books by bitchesgottaeat and this one did not disappoint! Big thanks to @netgalley and @vintageanchorbooks for the advanced readers copy! This collection of essays drops May 16!

I’d you haven’t read anything by Samantha Irby, I cannot recommend her enough. She had an essay about the early days of Covid that had me crying both from laughing and thinking back to that time. Her sex and the city takes are A++. And her dating stories never fail to make me giggle.

I couldn’t have asked for a better vacation read!

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This is the fourth essay collection I’ve read from Samantha Irby and it did not disappoint! It’s the first of hers that I read in ebook vs audiobook, and the humor translates very well in both. If possible I definitely recommend listening to any of her books on audio as well because her asides are so good and nuanced.

She speaks to me as a fat, queer, disabled, and chronically ill woman. But also as a garbage person who would never leave the house if given the option and whose agoraphobia means a trip to the grocery store is a harrowing feat. She is unflinchingly honest and it comes through so clearly in her writing in the most funny way. She does self deprecating humor like no other.

This is another smart, charming, and hilarious collection by Samantha Irby. 4⭐️


Thank you to Vintage Anchor, Quietly Hostile is out May 16.

Within the first 2 pages I was belly laughing. Her descriptions of the beginning weeks of the pandemic had me rolling. Samantha never disappoints.

My braids were falling out of my loose bun from nodding and laughing so hard at this new essay collection from Samantha Irby titled Quietly Hostile. Her successful career has only enhanced her comedy and newfound glam. Just like all of us, Sam is just trying to keep her life together. Making fun of herself is not only relatable but also hilarious!

Sam Irby deserves all the flowers. She is writing for television, publishing her 4th essay collection written mostly during the pandemic. Ah, the early days of working remotely on Zoom. The essays can be read in any order and include walking the red carpet with "Sex and The City" cast, diarrhea details, how to interact with teenagers, fridge shelf compatibility, and more random shit. The essay I related to the most was trying to soak off gel polish with acetone (IYKYK).

You want a good laugh? Pre-order Quietly Hostile: Essays and anticipate the giggles it will bring.

Happy Early Pub Day, Sam Irby! Quietly Hostile: Essays will be available Tuesday, May 16.

Disclaimer: An advance copy was received directly from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Opinions are my own and would be the same if I spent my hard-earned coins. ~LiteraryMarie

This was a fun read. I especially connected with the chapter about dogs, as I have my own set of fuzzy goblins that just do what they want. I found her to be relatable and just overall funny. The chapter about teenagers felt right, as I am hitting that age where I realize I’m old and not cool and all the things she was talking about were so true. I received an ARC for free from NetGalley and am giving my review voluntarily.

Fans of Samantha Irby’s irreverence, humor and scatological lows will enjoy this book. An audacious example of a Black woman living out loud. Ms. Irby is at her best when she is swept up in a rant or charting her anxieties. Favorite essays include her advice on interacting with teenagers, working in television and why she makes a great party guest. Ms. Irby has a knack for tracking and conveying how her brain works and it is quite a ride.

I love Samantha Irby's books, she has such a unique voice! Quietly Hostile was an interesting peek into her experience of the pandemic (and other random thoughts). Be sure you like bathroom humor and frank descriptions of pretty much everything before you crack this essay collection open.

This is the third Samantha Irby book I've read now. I didn't LOVE Quietly Hostile, but I liked it a lot; this book covered more topics (compared to the other two I've read) that I'm either not familiar with and/or not interested in. But I still found myself chuckling even while reading those sections because she is just that damn hilarious.

How is Samantha Irby so consistent? Every one of her books is laugh-out-loud funny and just bawdy enough. It's been 3 years since her last collection, and though a TV adaptation of her first book, Meaty, didn't work out, this has all the details of the process of getting that made alongside plenty of other essays. Like any essay collection, there are going to be a few that maybe don't work for you, but there's enough variety here that I'm already ready for whatever we hear from her next.