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Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare by Megan Kamalei Kakimoto
3 reviews
savvylit's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The majority of the stories in this collection blend themes of girlhood with Native Hawaiian legend. The folklore figures all have incredibly memorable and ominous presences. There are Menehune, an ancient race of dwarf people. There are Night Marchers, malevolent groups of ancient warrior ghosts. Another unforgettable figure is the Madwoman - who exists only in the pages of Every Drop - but feels as though she could be lurking in the shallows at this very moment. Part-mermaid and part-demon, the Madwoman is one mother's creation to impart lessons on a child who she increasingly doesn't recognize.
On the whole, Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare is a delightfully magical examination of sexuality, gender, race, and class in modern Hawaii. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who loves stories about girlhood, magical realism, folklore-inspired stories, or indigenous perspectives.
On the whole, Every Drop is a Man's Nightmare is a delightfully magical examination of sexuality, gender, race, and class in modern Hawaii. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who loves stories about girlhood, magical realism, folklore-inspired stories, or indigenous perspectives.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Grief, and Blood
kayelina's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Blood, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Racism, and Incest
bmpicc's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I wanted so badly to like this. My hope was to learn more about Hawaiian mythology and folklore. To get a feel for the islands and the strong women who inhabit them. What I got was a series of stories that didn't quite fit together and women I just felt sad for...
"There are ways to tell Hawaiian stories and ways to make Hawaiian stories vulnerable to the white hand. You'll need to be extremely careful with your choices." - Megan Kamalei Kakimoto
Content warning: There is a lot of language, bodily functions, abuse, etc. in these stories.
"There are ways to tell Hawaiian stories and ways to make Hawaiian stories vulnerable to the white hand. You'll need to be extremely careful with your choices." - Megan Kamalei Kakimoto
Content warning: There is a lot of language, bodily functions, abuse, etc. in these stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Blood, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Body shaming
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