A review by danaaliyalevinson
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I’m honestly not sure how to rate this one. I’m a trans femme writer (in a different medium, but writer nonetheless). I tend to like really confrontational storytelling. So I wanted to love it. It felt in many ways like a rehash of Helen Oyeyemi’s “White Is For Witching” which is one of my favorite books, by way of Chuck Palahniuk. There were passages that really worked for me. There are some interesting ideas being explored. But there was a whole lot that felt bordering on pornographic for no real narrative necessity. The result for me was kinda a mish mash wash from someone who I suspect is a very good writer, but needs some more experience. So I look forward to what Rumfitt does next. But this book was rough for me.
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