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laguerrelewis's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book is not what I expected it to be. In a way, I think that is intentional, or at the very least a funny coincidence. We Play Ourselves deconstructs expectations: of success, of failure, of truthfulness, of art-making, of who we are. Labels come up several times, both self-imposed and externally-assigned. A beautiful exploration of figuring out what you do when things don’t go to plan, Jen Silverman manages to bring a theatrical sense of life and character to this novel, depressing and inspiring and incredibly personal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Alcohol
Moderate: Blood, Sexual content, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Biphobia, Drug use, Lesbophobia, and Homophobia
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