Story of My Life

"Story of My Life" is considered by most to be one of Jay McInerney's lesser titles, but it's my favorite. I can't explain why I love this book so much. It doesn't have much of a plot - party girls in Manhattan circa 1980s do too much coke and meet the wrong guys - but when I first read it as a freshman in college, something about it made a huge impact; the writing felt so alive and real, like my best friend was telling... Read Full Review

I will not cover the plot of the book since it has been described well by other reviewers. I enjoyed the book for what it was - a fast read novel that was engaging for the few days it took me to read it. I had it with me on vacation and it kept me a good company before the bedtime. It was quite interesting to read about the life of a trashy girl living a trashy life in a big city, about the drugs and craziness that fill some... Read Full Review

OK I admit it I'm a McInerney fan but really, the people here who disapprove of the way his characters live, and don't think there's enough plot, need a reality check. First off, there is a plot, if you can see through the drug induced haze and the sex and actually read the words in between. Second, it's true that it's a breezy read in a way, but those of you out there who think there isn't a lot of truth in this story weren't... Read Full Review

This novel inspired me to write (a similar) one of my own. I still can't believe it was written by a man and not by one of my girlfriends. I feel as if I've met the main character a million times on the LA club circuit. I can totally relate to this book-- for someone who can't, however, this book is still recommended, as it puts forth an extremely honest and accurate rendition of a young, beautiful and wild girl's life in... Read Full Review