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A review by jessdekkerreads
Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
REVIEW: Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg
An own voices, roadtrip novel, full of queer longing and self discovery, the importance of art making, and carving a path for oneself. We follow Bernie and Leah, first they meet as housemates, then as the story unfolds, they embark on a roadtrip, documenting what moves them, forming relationships and creating art along the way.
If you decide to pick this one up, I urge you to listen to I Know the End by Phoebe Bridgers - it’s a perfect pairing.
I’ve seen such positive reviews of this one, so it absolutely has an audience - I enjoyed my time with it, but it’s not going to be a favorite of mine. Because of the narration, (I would’ve loved a dual POV from the two main characters, I’m sure this was a specific choice I just didn’t understand) I felt the characters were a bit removed and distant; however, I could see many people relating to one or both of these characters in a way I never could.
If you find yourself interested in this one, might I recommend preordering it ahead of #pridemonth ~
TY @hogarthbooks
This one is out 5/28!
An own voices, roadtrip novel, full of queer longing and self discovery, the importance of art making, and carving a path for oneself. We follow Bernie and Leah, first they meet as housemates, then as the story unfolds, they embark on a roadtrip, documenting what moves them, forming relationships and creating art along the way.
If you decide to pick this one up, I urge you to listen to I Know the End by Phoebe Bridgers - it’s a perfect pairing.
I’ve seen such positive reviews of this one, so it absolutely has an audience - I enjoyed my time with it, but it’s not going to be a favorite of mine. Because of the narration, (I would’ve loved a dual POV from the two main characters, I’m sure this was a specific choice I just didn’t understand) I felt the characters were a bit removed and distant; however, I could see many people relating to one or both of these characters in a way I never could.
If you find yourself interested in this one, might I recommend preordering it ahead of #pridemonth ~
TY @hogarthbooks
This one is out 5/28!