A review by lesbiangrandpa
Notes of a Crocodile by Qiu Miaojin

5.0

Still so relevant. I loved the experimental format and the extent to which film direction was incorporated. Definitely reminded me of Theresa Hak Kyung Cha. I found all of their queer experiences tangibly relatable, especially in regard to a search for authenticity. The narrator’s observations characterize peers in a fascinating way, giving the reader a sense of what people are like, but even more so reveal the self-delusion of the narrator.