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claudiearseneault 's review for:
Open Mic Night at the End of the World
by Jessica Meyers
Open Mic is an uniquely atmospheric novella about what it means to be a survivor after a plague wiped out the world. It combines moments of deep sadness and introspection with incredibly tense scene, without ever resorting to gunfight-like action sequences. Dell's snappy sense of humour, her willingness to find beauty and hope in small things like her growing potato plant, just her general quirkiness and anxiety and narration ... I really loved being with her for the duration of this story.
Also, can we talk about the strong connection she develops with John? The depth in it that doesn't rely on romantic or sexual attraction--that just *is*, because of lived experiences, because of compatibility? I love their dynamic, the way they care so obviously for each other, and I actually enjoy that it stays undefined. It's deep and it's real, and that's enough.
I wish I had written my review sooner. This was super refreshing, as far as I'm concerned, the only way it could have been better was with more cat. ;)
Also, can we talk about the strong connection she develops with John? The depth in it that doesn't rely on romantic or sexual attraction--that just *is*, because of lived experiences, because of compatibility? I love their dynamic, the way they care so obviously for each other, and I actually enjoy that it stays undefined. It's deep and it's real, and that's enough.
I wish I had written my review sooner. This was super refreshing, as far as I'm concerned, the only way it could have been better was with more cat. ;)