A review by hicklit
Cherry by Nico Walker

4.0

Extremely raw, unforgiving to dogs. It became humorous how much I had to whisper to myself it wasn't true, or at least this story was far removed from the times, as well as me. There were moments where it provided solace in comparison to the times of corona and other instances where it just added shit to the already heightened pile. I appreciated the brutality with hints of softness and after reading, felt like I'd accomplished an epic feat, because of the sensitivity of the subject matter - like anyone who reads this deserves an award. I think that pays homage to the plop effect of seriously being dropped right into the mind and lifestyle of an addict during the opioid crisis. Every thought was laced to the pinnacle of release through using. Tough read, really happy I read it, glad to be on the other side. The comic relief was sheer bliss. Also so lovely how soft and conscious of his addiction he was able to remain throughout it all. Begs the question of are most addicts actually fully gone consciously? Could've just been him but he danced along the grey line of duality in a pretty pronounced way.