Thin Puff Piece

Even as a fan of Gilmore Girls I thought this was a bit thin. There isn't much of interest here, you don't really get a sense of how she felt about other actors or what they were really like. it was all just gushingly wonderful. Also not being able to see the pictures that are referred to really dents your enjoyment. Disappointing.

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I love her but this was boring

Not what I thought it would be. If you are a super fan of Lauren Graham or want to get into acting then this might be worth a listen but overall it was just lacking. The story jumps back and forth from before and after Gilmore Girls, melding time frames together. Tid bits about her life as a struggling actress and small, shallow insights into her life on set of Gilmore girls wasn't enough to keep me listening. There was that classic Lauren Graham humor - dry and sarcastic - which was great but maybe too much? Making it seem a bit forced.

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I can't believe it is over!

I knew I needed to hear this from Lauren's lips rather than read it myself. However, I enjoyed it so much that next time I'm going to read it. Whichever way you decide to consume it, bring tissues.

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For Gilmore Girls

An absolute pleasure to listen to. Sometimes it was hard to tell if it was Lauren or Lorelai talking. Very interesting and will definitely recommend to friends and family (who love Lauren Graham, Gilmore Girls, Parenthood etc.)

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Highly recommend!!

Loved this book! Lauren narratives this perfectly! A big girlmore girls fan but was so interested to find out about everything else she has been involved in and how she started out. Inspiring and uplifting! Always find myself coming back to this when I need cheering up!

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So incredibly special

What made the experience of listening to Talking as Fast as I Can the most enjoyable?

There are so many things that made listening to this book enjoyable. I would have to say Lauren's reading is a massive factor, and the level of detail she goes into in all of the right places. If you love Gilmore Girls, you HAVE to listen to this book.

What other book might you compare Talking as Fast as I Can to, and why?

I couldn't compare this book to any other biography/non-fiction. Lauren should have her own genre. It's funny, emotional, interesting and beautiful.

What does Lauren Graham bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Lauren's delivery of her own jokes and asides is superb, and yes, she really does talk fast! But in a good, excited way; the way that we have all come to love through Lorelai. I don't think anything beats hearing a writer read their own story, because they understand it more than anyone else, it brings emotion to the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Lauren talks about filming "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life", I cried almost every time she said she cried. It was so moving, but don't listen when you're driving - you won't be able to see for the tears, and you might "move" into a wall.

Any additional comments?

I love Lauren Graham.

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loved it made me cry!

amazing loved it was sooo emotional to see what it was like behind the scenes as I am a huge fan

i love GG

Loved it, witty and apt . Revisiting GG and relaying the story about how it was for her was so nice to hear

great book

it was great story and it was v interesting , lauren is great actress

Good vibes all day 🌟🌟

It’s impossible for this book not to cheer you up!
I will return to this book often when I need a delightful boost of charm and familiarity when it’s unacceptable to be watching Gilmore Girls whilst driving.