A review by tattedtrashreader
Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman

Did not finish book. Stopped at 16%.

This was ass. Starting with an impregnated teenager by the English teacher and then they’re talking about how the teacher who just moved to town is flirting with everyone and making up rumors about her. The microaggressions, and other condescending remarks about victims of SA is gross and super triggering. I didn’t think this was witty or even good writing. It just feels like a depressing slice of life in a small town where folks just waste their lives and die. 

The book is jarring and not in a good way weird. 

I think this is actually the worst book I read in 2025 so far and it’s gonna be tough to beat.