A review by courtney_mcallister
Between Panic and Desire by Dinty W. Moore

3.0

3.5 stars. A bit uneven, and slightly repetitive, but overall engaging and fun. Moore describes Between Panic and Desire as a "cultural memoir," and this is a very apt term. While it is primarily about his personal experiences as a lonely, isolated child and directionless, apathetic adult, it also explores how these states of being represent a larger conglomeration of collective emotions. Some pieces might be stronger or more compelling for those who share Moore's generational identity. Even when his writing didn't quite resonate with me, I enjoyed his storytelling style. The exploration of skewed perception was especially nifty.