A review by tildahlia
This Is How You Lose Her by Junot Díaz

4.0

Probably like a lot of people, I started reading this book after Diaz's vulnerable New Yorker piece about his childhood abuse and how it may (or may not) have affected his adult decisions. And then, well, we all know what happened next. It became an awkward time to be reading Diaz. However, I pushed on and have to say, this book is incredible. While you'll need a hazmat suit to wade through the toxic masculinity, I still sensed a degree of self-awareness and introspection that made it bearable. His style and cadence is so unique and reminds me of how valuable it is to read a diversity of voices. Beautiful and crushing.