A review by mynameisprerna
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat

4.5

At first, I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book. It felt erratic, and like I didn't understand what was happening half the time. But I quickly realized that this was intentional, and it was meant to feel a bit unsettled. Once I let go of trying to have precise understanding, I was able to understand the chaotic story of a chaotic person.
I appreciated the ways this story wove in how being Palestinian had impacted their life, their relationship with family, sexuality, and more. It didn't feel forced, but it offered texture that made this story more compelling and worth reading.