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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
Messy mentally ill kind of gross female unreliable narrator fever dream done right finally thank god. if fleabag was bipolar 1 instead of 2
dark
sad
medium-paced
Wow, something about this book scratched an itch for me. I adored every second of Baby/Ruth’s inner monologue and memory flashbacks.
Ruth’s life is a bit of a mess aside from her engrossing love for her ex-boyfriend who randomly goes missing. She’s not sure who she is or what she wants aside from love and purpose, and losing the one person who’s been there for her in her later years of life causes her to spiral. As she’s trying to adjust, she meets a newbie stripper nobody likes at her club, becomes a dominatrix, and goes a little crazy trying to find life’s meaning. Is life worth living without being loved? At what point does companionship truly make you feel less alone?
From the fun and bubbly descriptions of the strippers at the strip club she dances at, to the dark yet lively nights driving thru San Francisco, to reminiscing the bleak and dark days of her childhood with her mom, the narration had me entranced. Ruth is such a complex and authentic character, and you can’t help but root for her to make it in the end.
This book is gritty, introspective, and just a good fun time. I loved it, and look forward to picking up a physical copy.
Ruth’s life is a bit of a mess aside from her engrossing love for her ex-boyfriend who randomly goes missing. She’s not sure who she is or what she wants aside from love and purpose, and losing the one person who’s been there for her in her later years of life causes her to spiral. As she’s trying to adjust, she meets a newbie stripper nobody likes at her club, becomes a dominatrix, and goes a little crazy trying to find life’s meaning. Is life worth living without being loved? At what point does companionship truly make you feel less alone?
From the fun and bubbly descriptions of the strippers at the strip club she dances at, to the dark yet lively nights driving thru San Francisco, to reminiscing the bleak and dark days of her childhood with her mom, the narration had me entranced. Ruth is such a complex and authentic character, and you can’t help but root for her to make it in the end.
This book is gritty, introspective, and just a good fun time. I loved it, and look forward to picking up a physical copy.
Love story about second chance romance
Baby & Dino 4ever 💗
Baby & Dino 4ever 💗
Just found myself not that interested in the characters.
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
the plot wasn't the clearest, but i loved the writing style and the characters
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
a stylish, page-turning dive into the life of a sex worker, ruth, searching for her missing boyfriend. i found the writing in this novel absolutely incredible. brittany newell has a knack for sensory details, and i truly felt like i was immersed in ruth's world. she's also great at conveying emotion, though, and i was glued to this book and loved being lost in ruth's head. my only quibble with this book is that there were some loose threads at the end of the novel that i would have loved to see tied up, but really that's a minor complaint. this book is so brilliantly written, full of style and verve, and ruth is such a memorable character. can't wait to read oola, newell's debut, and of course whatever she puts out next
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes