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3.62 AVERAGE
3.62 AVERAGE
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
I am going to be very honest about this book. I could not finish it. But the reason was entirely my own. I am very uncomfortable with the topic of having sex with kids. I understand that children and teens mature at different ages but this was entirely too young for me to handle. Some books are windows, and I was excited about the VS Books imprint. However, about halfway through, I gave myself permission to not finish this book. I enjoyed the writing style very much. There were several areas where I could identify with the main character and several where I was offered a fascinating look into another life. The narration was good, even, and easy to follow. I do wish it had been more clear that it was a weaving of several short stories. These are cues that are easy to miss in an audiobook. It sounded like a novel to me. If it hadn't been for the sexual predation and very underage sexual behavior, I believe I would have really enjoyed this book.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bespeak Audio Editions for the advanced copy of this audiobook.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bespeak Audio Editions for the advanced copy of this audiobook.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A raw and vulnerable exploration of girlhood, femininity, and identity. Mutonji’s writing is honest and unfiltered, offering snapshots of a young woman navigating her world with sharp observation and quiet strength.
I originally thought this was a memoir, but it’s actually a collection of interconnected short stories following the same character from girlhood into young adulthood. That realization made the book even more impressive to me—the voice felt so believable, it blurred the line between fiction and lived experience.
I did find myself wishing for a more reflective or conclusive ending—some commentary to tie it all together—but I also understand the power in choosing to end where she did.
I originally thought this was a memoir, but it’s actually a collection of interconnected short stories following the same character from girlhood into young adulthood. That realization made the book even more impressive to me—the voice felt so believable, it blurred the line between fiction and lived experience.
I did find myself wishing for a more reflective or conclusive ending—some commentary to tie it all together—but I also understand the power in choosing to end where she did.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicide, Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Addiction, Drug use, Sexism, Vomit
Just not vibing with the story . Seems very personal but just not enjoying reading it.