While Jenny Slate's stand-up comedy and comedic acting roles are very accessible and hilarious (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On! Mona-Lisa Saperstein!), her writing is often the complete opposite. While I found her debut selection of stories LITTLE WEIRDS delightful, though somewhat.. weird (of course), I found her latest LIFEFORM even more weirder and harder to crack. While I certainly don't mind surreal, Slate truly takes the whimsical surrealness she is known for to a whole new level.

I was so excited to dive into her thoughts about being a new mom, especially since I'm currently pregnant. I related to some parts, but not all. The stories are fantastical and strange, and I'm sure some people will be VERY into this vibe, but it just wasn't working for me at the end of the day. I'm not mad I read it though. I still admire how inventive and creative she is, and how she makes me laugh a lot in other ways!