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limeykiss's review against another edition
5.0
This book was brilliant. While some of the philosophical and literary references were too erudite for the likes of me, I loved the connection this correspondence showed between Kathy and Kenneth, and their conversations about queerness, sexuality and identity were educational, engaging and important, both in the 1990s and now. I only wish there had been more emails, more time to explore the fascinating connection between these two individuals.
neonpeg's review against another edition
4.0
My first Kathy Acker! Bought after reading some extracts in Riposte magazine and about to enter into a long distance relationship so... It was interesting for sure! The emotional side of things, the details of their lives, I found some of the pop culture harder to follow but of course it's necessary for who these two people are. All in all a really interesting look into a much more interesting (I'm sure) relationship!
anna_tokareva's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
len_schaller's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
an intimate insight into the relationship of two of my favourite thinkers.
funny, raw and deeply intelligent.
funny, raw and deeply intelligent.
encyclopedia's review against another edition
5.0
fucked me all the way up. especially potent to read knowing that mckenzie wark wasn't out as trans when writing these emails or even when this book was published. in a way, also, it's a more forceful read for the letters not really being love letters, but something else: manic, intellectualized crush-chatter, the line between guardedness and vulnerability stretching and springing like a rubber band. really incredible