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Crewelwork by Justin Torres

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hades9stages's review against another edition

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1.0

this book is dark if you’ve only ever read children’s books.

morbidjuice's review

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5.0

justin torres never disappoints

Justin Torres and Wilson Cruz deliver the best story of the bunch in "Crewelwork". While this story is more fragmented than the others, it works as an almost string-of-consciousness like confession thanks to the performance of Cruz. Hopefully you're loving Cruz now on Star Trek, but maybe you know him best as Rickie Vasquez from My So Called Life?! Cruz has been providing authentic and nuanced performances for almost 30 years, and he continues to do so while giving voice and breathing life into a young artist finding himself in the world. Of course, all of the work didn't come from Cruz alone. Justin Torres created a deep and honest look at what it takes to be an artist in America. He does not shy away from discrimination, poverty, and hatred. He is candid about relationships, love, and sex work. He gives wry commentary on "model minority" expectations. I have not read any of his other work, but now I most certainly will.

socorrobaptista's review

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5.0

O quarto livro da série Currency, esta pequena narrativa me encantou por sua crueza, sua sinceridade, e pela forma como o narrador se posiciona diante de si e do mundo. Amazing!

jadelouise_r's review against another edition

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challenging inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

beardedbarista's review

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4.0

Short and easy

This story has a enigmatic feel. Almost like you are reading it in a haze. I love reading Torres work and this was a great short story to read through.