Herstory repeats itself. Life is a Story - story.one

**** What is it about? **** The band's success is based on the mutual trust that they have shared the worst of the worst. But what does that actually mean? There was this one night that changed everything. An attempt to inspire lyrics turned into a conversation that none of the band members will ever forget. Want to know what secrets were shared? **** My impression **** Even several days after finishing the story, my mouth is still open. The author has managed to depict so many strokes of fate, traumas and strengths in so few pages that I am left speechless. Emotionally charged and close to tears throughout, I let every single line sink in and gained the utmost respect for this kind of storytelling. Emotional, in the best way I can imagine, because these are moments that remain and create understanding for each other. A world between friends, family of choice and that which shapes. History repeats itself or can the Rat finally be broken? A question that remains with the reader at the end and thus lingers, works in you and motivates you to do better, to do things differently or simply to take your loved ones in your arms and remain without words for a moment. Excellently written, authentically told and interspersed with love, understanding and criticism in the details. **** Recommendation? **** A good book moves in its very own way, an excellent book creates moments that you can't forget, for whatever reason. A highlight, read it if you are mentally stable enough!

I had an idea on what the story was going to be about, but it took a different turn. The author manages to capture the wild, loose vibe of the 80s, while at the same time tackling intense and at times painful topics. We all carry some baggage, and this story is a reminder of the importance of having people around to share it with, people who care. Very good job by the author regarding the choice of words, the creative format and the experiences of the characters.

I just finished 'Herstory repeats itself' and boy am I mad. Mad in the best of ways. This book captures the helplessness and rage of what it means to grow up a woman - in the eighties; but just as much today. It's relevant and angry and should be read by lots and lots of men - Thank you very much.

"Herstory repeats itself" ist das ideale Buch für alle, die "Daisy Jones and the Six" geliebt haben. Wir folgen der fiktionalen Girl-Rockband Carbon Monoxide in die 1980ern und landen bei einer ganz bestimmten Nacht, in dem der letzte Song für ihr Debüt-Album geschrieben werden soll. Was anfänglich unmöglich erscheint, ändert sich schnell: Durch eine Spiel-Idee geben die Bandmitglieder ihre dunklen Geheimnisse und inspirieren damit den Song, der dem Buch seinen Titel gibt. Selbst im sehr eingeschränkten story.one-Format schafft es Elise Marai, jedes einzelne Bandmitglied zum Leben zu erwecken. Die Charaktere sind alle einzigartig und dreidimensional, und ihre Beziehungen zueinander werden von der Autorin gekonnt durch große und kleine Gesten in Szene gesetzt. Auch die Schicksale der jungen Frauen sind jene, mit denen sich weibliche und weiblich-gelesene Leser:innen gut identifizieren können und die sich auch in all den Jahren nicht geändert haben. Hinzu kommt das besondere Format des Buches, angefangen beim Klappentext im Dokumentar- bzw. Interview-Stil. Eine echte Herzensempfehlung.