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Not Her Real Name

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This book is funny, raw and honest. It made me laugh out loud. The characters are real and Perkins says what we all think about people, but never say: "She's fat. Her legs, her arms, her bum, her stomach ... Half undressed makes her look bulgy in the wrong places." I love Perkins style of writing and would recommend "Not Her Real Name" for "Generation X-ers". Perkins is smart and witty, and this book is an excellent read.

If you ever read any New Zealand literature, spare yourself the monotony of Pohuitakawa tree descriptions and read Perkins. She reminds me of early Bret Easton Ellis and is surely the best NZ writer EVER.

Perkins writes with aching honesty. She posses the talent to evoke numerous ranges of emotions from distinct protagonists. Each short story embodies another layer of emotions and quirky observations from jaded characters.

This is definitely a must read for both those who refute the label of "Gen-X" and those who embrace it..

This book of stories has become a sort of symbol of myself. Emily Perkins is so honest and refreshing in her wording and observation that I have become nearly addicted. Buy it!!!!