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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
My January BOTM was this short little novel, which reminded me a lot of Elenor Oliphant. I think it was a nice length, allowing me to read multiple books in the first month of the year, and was still able to showcase a significant amount of character growth for Enid. The POV of someone starting therapy and recognizing their neurotic traits and where they come from was intriguing, even if it left a bit to be desired. I did feel in the end that there was a lot of hope for the main character and that she made a lot of breakthroughs in her personal life. 3.5 stars.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a raw and introspective portrayal of a lesbian autistic woman with mental health issues. At times it was an uncomfortable read, but this added to the book's power.
Enid's character was so well thought out, I could tell it was formed through experience as well as research. She felt like a fully formed human I could meet at any time. Her idiosyncrasies such as telling her mum facts about space rather than talking about emotions, had a beautifully funny yet sad realness to them.
I loved how she got to know herself better throughout the book, and through her relationships. I absolutely ADORED Polly! A true icon! Her family members were also interesting characters to get to know, to see the greater depth and the whole picture.
I also enjoyed the mystery element, of Enid trying to figure out what's going on at her apartment, as well as what's going on in her own mind. It made the book much more of a page turner, despite the morbidness.
I think I will remember and think back to this book as bit, but I wasn't necessarily so enthralled that I will return to it.
I would recommend this to those who like queer, emotional introspective books, and don't mind some morbid grit to sink your teeth into.
Enid's character was so well thought out, I could tell it was formed through experience as well as research. She felt like a fully formed human I could meet at any time. Her idiosyncrasies such as telling her mum facts about space rather than talking about emotions, had a beautifully funny yet sad realness to them.
I loved how she got to know herself better throughout the book, and through her relationships. I absolutely ADORED Polly! A true icon! Her family members were also interesting characters to get to know, to see the greater depth and the whole picture.
I also enjoyed the mystery element, of Enid trying to figure out what's going on at her apartment, as well as what's going on in her own mind. It made the book much more of a page turner, despite the morbidness.
I think I will remember and think back to this book as bit, but I wasn't necessarily so enthralled that I will return to it.
I would recommend this to those who like queer, emotional introspective books, and don't mind some morbid grit to sink your teeth into.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Lesbophobia
Minor: Eating disorder, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
I really enjoyed this book. Emily Austin has become my favorite author. First with Everyone In This Room Will Someday Be Dead and now Interesting Facts About Space. Her storytelling is so beautiful and it ties up so perfectly at the end. I can’t say enough good things about this book.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i have such a deep appreciation for emily r. austin for allowing me to sit inside the mind of another autistic person. i often say that i don’t know if what i think or do is “normal” because i can only see inside my mind, and for the duration of austin’s books, i can finally see inside someone else’s, and it is so familiar. regardless of content or plot, throughout every turn that enid takes in ‘interesting facts about space’ i am comforted in knowing that i am not alone in the way i (sometimes mis)interpret situations and go through the world