A review by readingwithaddi
How to Read Now by Elaine Castillo

dark emotional informative reflective slow-paced

4.5

I got lost in the middle of the book with essays about books and stories and authors I've never heard of. However, the first couple essays and last couple essays, especially "Autobiography in Asian Film, or What We Talk About When We Talk about Representation," are accessible to most readers. Her ability to use literary theory vocabulary coupled with "fuck" is delightful and immersive. I want to go read the stories and watch the movies she mentioned so I can return to this collection of essay and further appreciate it.