A review by luminous
Shrill by Lindy West

5.0

I knew I would at minimum enjoy this book at least somewhat. But I never imagined it would speak to me and my heart, that it would resonate, and that it would not only make me laugh but also cry. West is almost preternaturally self-aware, and seems to be always capable of summoning what are, to me, astonishing amounts of empathy. Most of these essays are excellent. A few are somewhat slow going. But overall, what a collection.

P. S. She quotes Molly Ivins, which makes her okay in my book.