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Interesting Facts About Space
by Emily Austin
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