A review by notsoquietgrrl
No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

challenging reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Whew. A very thought-provoking book which tries to capture the absurdity of the internet. I loved the way language was used to conjure beautiful imagery and mimic the sensation of scrolling Twitter. The first part of the book was very cringe in its bluntness and sometimes felt a bit morally superior, definitely betraying the author’s limited viewpoint. Contrary to criticism, I thought the two parts of the book worked well together exactly because they were tonally different. I’m not sure if I find the idea of such a specific recording of the internet zeitgeist horrifying or totally necessary, but it did bolster my belief that books are the only way these things can really be grasped.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings