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A review by librar_bee
Black Wave by Michelle Tea
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
4 stars. Somehow, Tea manages to blend satire, queer joy, looming gloom, and thoughtful commentary in one. Part-autobiographical, Black Wave follows Michelle as she leaves San Francisco for LA on the cusp of the apocalypse. Along the way, she tries to write her second book.
Both a cli-fi masterpiece (it really sneaks its way in there) and poignant reflection on whose stories we can tell in the telling of our own, Tea's classic wit and humor have created something unforgettable.
The Matt Dillon sex scene was also surprisingly sexy. I was into it.
Both a cli-fi masterpiece (it really sneaks its way in there) and poignant reflection on whose stories we can tell in the telling of our own, Tea's classic wit and humor have created something unforgettable.