A review by mycouscous
Say Her Name by Francisco Goldman

3.0

I got an ARC of this from the publisher and slowly made my way through it. There are parts of this book that warrant four stars, but I've settled on a three-star rating for my overall reaction. Goldman's book is a fictionalization of the tragic death of his young wife, Aura and how he coped. It succeeds as a touching homage to Aura, devastating in its subject and beauty, yet it is filled with his "ninote" behavior, which can be off-putting. As someone who appreciates and craves emotionally engaging books, I didn't cry at any point during this book. That's not a dismissal of its moments of power, but I think it says something about the overall tone and narrative style. I don't know who I'd suggest this to.