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Spinning by Tillie Walden

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barnesbookshelf's review

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reflective fast-paced

3.5

This book wasn't quite what I expected it to be. I found it interesting how Walden continued to do something she hated so much for so long, but with the events of her life, it makes sense. I hope that Walden has gotten some healing since publishing this book. 

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jessiejonesbentley's review

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dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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hales_1243's review

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5.0


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hashbrownhedgehog's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.0


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annaavian's review

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dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

2.0

The book lacks momentum and is overly long, with repetitive skating routines and minimal character development. Despite interesting subject matter, the pacing is inconsistent, and Tillie's brief relationship receives little attention. The focus on trivial matters contrasts with the superficial treatment of important themes such as sexual assault and homophobia. The overall tone is detached and apathetic.

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aloe_v's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0

Feels very real, which I guess makes sense, as its a memoir. I think the authors note saying how this was designed to reflect how she was feeling growing up is a good description. The book felt like emotions in the pages.

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mel_muses's review against another edition

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4.5

Oh, I love Tillie Walden's storytelling. Tillie wrote in her author's note that this book became something that got away from her; it's not exactly how things happened in her life, but what's accurate about them is the emotions they convey. This is the key in memoirs, and it shines particularly in graphic memoirs.

I felt and hoped and feared along with Tillie the entire way through. I know it took a lot of bravery to be so honest about her experiences as a young queer woman, dealing with others' expectations and homophobia. But I truly believe that sharing this part of her story is going to help so many other young people understand themselves, and know it's okay to quit sometimes.

Content Warnings: depictions of depression, car accidents, sexual harassment, homophobia, lesbophobia

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blou's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5


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katieandkiri's review

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emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.0

The aspects of this book outside of skating I super loved. I think I’m just not a fan of stories surrounding sports. 

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teatales's review

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0


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