“Suttie’s mix of human observation and self-examination makes her a cross between Lena Dunham and Victoria Wood. The Actual One is about the moment she realised all her friends were growing up, and the deal they’d all made to stay young for ever was only in her head.” - Sunday Times (London)
“You might know Isy as Dobby from Peep Show, but if you’ve heard her Radio 4 series Love Letters, you’ll be familiar with her charming, rambling storytelling style. It’s put to delightful effect here in a memoir about her 20s, which spans her years avoiding responsibility, chasing comedy success and her (slightly reluctant) search for “The One.” The line where she compares bums to Switzerland is still making us laugh.” - Glamour (UK)
“A very funny look at trying to avoid adulthood.” - Stylist (UK)
“A total delight: the perfect read for anyone who has ever felt frustrated and bewildered by the concept of “The One,” which is to say, probably just about everyone. Isy Suttie’s stories about dating, drinking, and disaster—sometimes all three at once—made me laugh out loud so often I annoyed the people in my immediate surroundings.” - Katie Heaney, author of Never Have I Ever and Dear Emma
“Witty, whimsical, and weird . . . Suttie’s writing style is light and creative, and both fans of this British comedian and readers looking for a smart, funny read will speed through her literary debut.” - Booklist
“An entertaining read.” - Publishers Weekly
