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janaaier's review against another edition
4.0
This was a short, bittersweet, beautiful experimental work. I would recommend it to anyone seeking lyrical prose exploring mythological themes and queerness.
mrsfionnacharming's review against another edition
4.0
The queer story in this book being interwoven with Hindu mythology is gorgeously lyrical!
I loved listening to this and feeling every word. This book is poetic and easy to consume. It touches on mental health, queerness, performative identity and what it means to be human.
A really lovely short little read.
I loved listening to this and feeling every word. This book is poetic and easy to consume. It touches on mental health, queerness, performative identity and what it means to be human.
A really lovely short little read.
anajurs's review against another edition
2.0
Listened to the audiobook. Either this prose is poor or I'm too far removed to understand the author's experiences.
thecolourblue's review against another edition
3.0
I might have to revisit this one. I feels like it didn't translate very well into e-book form and didn't really stay with me as I thought and hoped it would.
sailorgold_'s review against another edition
5.0
CW: death of an infant, body dysmorphia, homophobia, queerphobia, blood and violence
I'm starting to think Shraya could be a favorite writer of mine. I really liked the style and how mythology was weaved with the mundane.
I'm starting to think Shraya could be a favorite writer of mine. I really liked the style and how mythology was weaved with the mundane.
ebock's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautiful and deeply touching. I wasn’t sure what all to expect from it going in, but felt that I connected with it in many ways. I could re-read it right now. Maybe I will.
dobbsthedog's review
5.0
This was an incredibly interesting book. It switched between a story of a man who is constantly put in a certain box and how he grows to understand himself, his identity, and his body, and a reimagining of a Hindu myth that also takes a critical look at gender.
I really appreciated how the book took on the issue of bi erasure and how the main character found the language he needed to feel like himself.
It’s a very short book, so I won’t say too much, but I did thoroughly enjoy it.
I really appreciated how the book took on the issue of bi erasure and how the main character found the language he needed to feel like himself.
It’s a very short book, so I won’t say too much, but I did thoroughly enjoy it.
mkdjoum's review
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lilia123's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75