Reviews

I'm Not Hungry But I Could Eat by Christopher Gonzalez

shmadsie's review

4.0

i don't know if i could say i liked these (so many were depressing af) but it was remarkable how quickly and easily i could fall into a character's life when some of them only got two pages to snatch me up.

johnnyideaseed's review

challenging reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

embervleo's review

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

15 vivid short stories about cravings and community through the lens (& appetites) of queer Puerto Rican men.

These slices of life were delicious, satisfying, and refreshing. Though this collection whet my appetite, I only wish the stories were longer. 

livesinpages's review

5.0

Deeply biased because I wrote it.

gloomwraith's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

annas_sweets_and_stories's review

I seem to be in the minority with this one and the fact that I did not like it. I don't know if I'm just not smart enough for these type of anthologies but this was not an enjoyable read for me. I am also put off by the amount of fat phobia in the book even though this was supposed to be some sort of fat positive queer book. There were a couple stories that were deeply triggering regarding fat phobia both internalized and external and I just can't get over the fact that those were included and are being praised.

If you like literary fiction anthologies, you may enjoy this one more than I did. Almost all the rest of the reviews are very positive so I do think that this is a me issue which is why I'm leaving it unrated. While I do think that the fat phobia is a major issue, there were a couple stories that I didn't hate but I honestly was just left feeling confused at the purpose of each story.

smettinger's review

emotional funny fast-paced

5.0

dj_theoretical's review

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

rachelmansmckenny's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

prettymuchbooks's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Always a fan when writers you follow on twitter and whose work you’ve read online get a book deal and especially when it’s a collection of stories all in one book! ☺️🤓 it was great to listen to via audiobook tho flash fiction goes by so quick! I need to purchase a copy to underline my favorite lines so i look forward to that rereading experience in the future! ✨