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A review by gabriellejane
Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez
emotional
funny
fast-paced
No star ratings for memoirs!
I did enjoy this on audio, although when sped up slightly (1.3-1.4x) the rhythm was off. I would recommend the audio as it's read by the author but would recommend keeping the speed at the normal cadence.
I read this in one big chunk while on a sick day, so there may have been some brain fog while reading the chapters, but overall I thought it was pretty engaging. I haven't read her book of poetry or her YA debut novel, but they have been on my list for a few years now. While YA isn't really my go-to genre, I am considering reading it this year. I liked the tie-in to her novel and the last chapter of this memoir. I might have found a greater connection to the memoir if I had read her books beforehand, but I don't need to know anything about a memoirist to enjoy said memoir.
There are some CWs to look at before reading!
I did enjoy this on audio, although when sped up slightly (1.3-1.4x) the rhythm was off. I would recommend the audio as it's read by the author but would recommend keeping the speed at the normal cadence.
I read this in one big chunk while on a sick day, so there may have been some brain fog while reading the chapters, but overall I thought it was pretty engaging. I haven't read her book of poetry or her YA debut novel, but they have been on my list for a few years now. While YA isn't really my go-to genre, I am considering reading it this year. I liked the tie-in to her novel and the last chapter of this memoir. I might have found a greater connection to the memoir if I had read her books beforehand, but I don't need to know anything about a memoirist to enjoy said memoir.
There are some CWs to look at before reading!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Infidelity, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt