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challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
ok this really isn't for everyone, but i had a blast reading it. is the writing style a little pretentious and edging towards purple prose? maybe. but here it feels so intentional and for me it works with this tonal dissonance the book has. its self important, overly serious prose that asks frank and philosophical questions, is seemingly at odds with the subject matter: obsession with a kpop idol. but for those who Know, parasocial obsession/attachment really can feel That Serious, and be That Deep. obviously the writer takes this sentiment and dials it up to eleven, but for me it (mostly) worked.
there are elements that felt incomplete or just didn't quite resonate with me. the ending felt like it needed...just a little More? maybe i just wasn't ready for the fever dream to end, but it felt like an emotional beat or something lingering on what had transpired before was necessary. also, i wouldn't say this touched on the fandom aspect of being a fan as much as i expected. i think maybe it wouldn't have worked to focus on it too much, because of how singular the narrator feels she is (an exception to the rule; she is Not Like Other Fans. lmao), but still. it's such a big aspect of being a fan—even her writing of self insert fic felt like a solely singular pursuit, rather than the product of being in community with other fans.
but regardless of my criticisms, i thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book. it was both strange, and strangely profound, and i think it'll float back to me like a nonsensical dream that i can't quite forget.
there are elements that felt incomplete or just didn't quite resonate with me. the ending felt like it needed...just a little More? maybe i just wasn't ready for the fever dream to end, but it felt like an emotional beat or something lingering on what had transpired before was necessary. also, i wouldn't say this touched on the fandom aspect of being a fan as much as i expected. i think maybe it wouldn't have worked to focus on it too much, because of how singular the narrator feels she is (an exception to the rule; she is Not Like Other Fans. lmao), but still. it's such a big aspect of being a fan—even her writing of self insert fic felt like a solely singular pursuit, rather than the product of being in community with other fans.
but regardless of my criticisms, i thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book. it was both strange, and strangely profound, and i think it'll float back to me like a nonsensical dream that i can't quite forget.
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Stalking
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic friendship
challenging
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
biblically accurate representation of a fan fiction reader with a thesaurus at disposition.
I sort of feel like I just hallucinated this entire thing.
I sort of feel like I just hallucinated this entire thing.
one of the strangest books I’ve ever read but I really enjoyed the prose
I am a fan. This book is a strange, nonsensical, unrealistic narrative. I'm positive that a million metaphors and analogies and philosophical/intellectuals ideas went over my head, but the concepts and moments I did connect with were fascinating and enjoyable to witness on page. I come away with many a positive feelings, as well as a resounding melancholy for the loneliness of humanity, even when surrounded by real friendship and love.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This book is the perfect example of absurd and grotesque and insane and yet I really enjoyed reading it. But it has its very clear missing pieces that make me be a bit harsher with my review. The writing itself tho I loved.