Geri O Shimasu: Adventures of a Baka Gaijin by Alia Luria

By Emma Fitzgerald -
Thank you, lovebookstours, @arialuria, and @unsolicitedp, for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Geri O Shimasu: Adventures of a Baka Gaijin is nonfiction/memoir. I like the front cover; it is very funky, and the title is unusual but cool. Love it. This memoir is set in Japan in 2008 about Allia Lucia's experience there and what she got up to. I loved the watercolor paintings she did at the end of each chapter; they were lovely, and I liked her poetry that followed on after her paintings. Some of her poetry touched me more than others, but they were beautifully written and hit some chords with me. I like how brave and honest Allia Lucia is about her experience there and some of her embarrassing moments. I found Allia Lucia's writing style easy to get into and is very interesting and engaging to read. Furthermore, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this memoir. 5 stars Blurb Geri o Shimasu: Adventures of a Baka Gaijin invites readers on a witty, unfiltered romp through 2008 Japan as experienced by Alia Luria, a self-proclaimed "clueless foreigner." Luria dives headfirst into the quirks and challenges of Japanese culture, from decoding onsen etiquette and enduring public embarrassment to exploring the oddities of love hotels and the loneliness of bustling crowds. With laugh-out-loud anecdotes and moments of poignant self-reflection, she unpacks the universal hilarity and humanity of navigating the unfamiliar. Whether she's fumbling through train etiquette, braving bizarre foods, or embracing the messy beauty of cultural exchange, Luria's candid storytelling is blunt, occasionally cringeworthy, and always unapologetically real. This collection is a hilarious and heartfelt reminder of the chaotic, awkward, and transformative adventures that shape us all. Author website: https://www.alialuria.com

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