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challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Entertaining, heartbreaking and genuinely thoughtful. Exploration of what it means to be a visibly brown artist of the last few decades. I laughed, I rolled my eyes, I paused and stat on lines. While this is about a certain pov, I think many artists (writing, music, visual, etc.) of color will see themselves in this work. Especially those that live in multiple marginalizations.
The only reason I couldn't rate this 5 stars is because I was really confused the first 1/3 book because Shraya chose long chapters that would've been easier to follow if they were shorter. I got lost a few times in the audiobook.
The only reason I couldn't rate this 5 stars is because I was really confused the first 1/3 book because Shraya chose long chapters that would've been easier to follow if they were shorter. I got lost a few times in the audiobook.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexism
Minor: Death
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