How to Survive a Quarter-Life Crisis Review

by Hattie Hamilton

Rating: 3/5

"My 'life goals before 25' when I was 20: mortgage, become an MD or social media sensation, have good hair, have my own sustainable coffee shop, travel to 98 countries. My life goals on the eve of my 25th afford my rent without getting overdrawn this month, get at least two likes on my Instagram post on my new shoes, remember to pluck nose hairs before work, stop mislaying my refillable coffee cup, visit my parents once a month." Is it just me, or does everyone else have their shit together? Believe me, you’re not alone! If you’re having sleepless nights about your latest social media post, think that you’re a bit of a loser in love, or have a job that you hate (but you need the money and there are no full-time poet positions out there), then this book is your life-jacket and comfort blanket rolled into one sweet package. Learn why you’re not the failure you think you are, and why actually you’re well on your way to being a flawed-but-brilliant grown-up, as this guide helps you navigate your way through the choppy waters of your quarter-life crisis.

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Mondays are the worst! And alongside that, adulting is hard! So what better way to start of the week than with a self-help book on adulting!

Ever since I picked up “Don’t Worry It Gets Worse” and enjoyed that so much. I’ve had my eyes on the look out for others with similar vibes. A humorous self-help book or memoir about adulting. I’m not usually one for non-fiction, memoirs, or self-help books. But when it’s like this, something quirky or funny, they catch my attention.

“How to Survive a Quarter-Life Crisis”, how humorous is that! And to make it even better, one of my friends gave it to me for my 25th birthday. So you know I had to read it.

And while I found this to be enjoyable, I unfortunately didn’t love it. It had its moments, but it just didn’t feel as relatable as Don’t Worry It Gets Worse. It didn’t give me any new advice that I didn’t already know. Or any truly funny stories to go along with them.

Plus it was very short. Nothing wrong with short quick reads. But I breezed through this quickly and was never fully hooked. Then all of a sudden I was done.

Honestly, I enjoyed looking at the illustrations more than reading the advice!