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A review by tinusreads
Cannonball by Kelsey Wroten
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I always love it when social media, a website or a bookstore throws a recommendation in your face and just by looking at the cover of the book you know you will love it. Such was the case for me with Cannonball. I had never heard of it before.
In Cannonball we are introduced to Caroline Bertram: aspiring writer, queer, art school graduate, near alcoholic, and self proclaimed tortured genius. Every chapter chronicles her adventures as she learns more about what she wants in life and what she probably should no longer do anymore. It's funny, brutally honest and beautifully illustrated.
I think in some ways we can all identify with Caroline at some moment or chapter. If it's either moments of boredom leading to self destruction or just feeling fed up with having to pay the bills.
And though very funny on the service, Cannonball also dives into being more psychologically complex. As it, or actually Caroline, tries to find answers to the questions 'Am i actually enough?' and 'Is this what i am actually supposed to be doing?'.
A gorgeous read.
In Cannonball we are introduced to Caroline Bertram: aspiring writer, queer, art school graduate, near alcoholic, and self proclaimed tortured genius. Every chapter chronicles her adventures as she learns more about what she wants in life and what she probably should no longer do anymore. It's funny, brutally honest and beautifully illustrated.
I think in some ways we can all identify with Caroline at some moment or chapter. If it's either moments of boredom leading to self destruction or just feeling fed up with having to pay the bills.
And though very funny on the service, Cannonball also dives into being more psychologically complex. As it, or actually Caroline, tries to find answers to the questions 'Am i actually enough?' and 'Is this what i am actually supposed to be doing?'.
A gorgeous read.