Honor Levy's My First Book: What Did I Just Read?

EllaRoberts • January 13, 2025

I just finished Honor Levy's *My First Book*, and I’m not sure how to feel about it. Some parts were hilarious and insightful, but other parts left me scratching my head. Did anyone else feel the same?

Discussion (8 Comments)

MarkTaylor • 1/13/2025

Totally agree, Ella. I liked the way Levy captured the absurdity of internet culture—it felt really fresh and clever. But some of the stories were so fragmented that I wasn’t sure what was going on. That said, I couldn’t stop reading!

SamanthaLee • 1/13/2025

Same here! I think that was the point, though? The disjointed style kind of mirrors how chaotic and overwhelming the internet feels sometimes. I didn’t always ‘get’ it, but I still liked it.

TomCarter • 1/13/2025

I finished it last week, and I’m still trying to figure out what I think. Some parts made me laugh out loud, especially the story about the influencer. But other parts felt like they were trying too hard to be edgy. Overall, though, I’m glad I read it.

EmilySmith • 1/13/2025

That influencer story was one of my favorites! Levy really nailed the performative aspects of social media. I think the book was more about the vibes and emotions than a clear narrative, which can be hard to wrap your head around.

JakeMitchell • 1/13/2025

I think I liked it? The humor was great, but some of the references went way over my head. I could see how this would really resonate with younger readers, though. Levy definitely has a unique voice.

LauraPeters • 1/13/2025

Yeah, it felt very Gen Z to me. I’m in my late 30s, and while I didn’t catch every reference, I appreciated the way Levy captured the feeling of living online. Definitely not a book I’ll forget anytime soon.

ChrisAnderson • 1/13/2025

This book was so weird, but in a good way? Some of the stories felt almost experimental, which I wasn’t expecting. I think Levy’s humor is what kept me engaged. It’s not for everyone, but I liked it overall.

NatalieJones • 1/13/2025

Totally agree. It was definitely unconventional, but I think that’s what made it stand out. Levy’s perspective is so fresh, even if it’s a little hard to follow at times. I’d still recommend it!