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A review by readingmaria
None Of This Is Serious by Catherine Prasifka
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I absolutely loved this book, and I know I’m in the minority here, but that’s ok.
I really love that our main character, Sophie, is so addicted and only feels connected to her life when she’s on social media or her phone in general that we only “hear” her voice in text messages - it’s a little off putting at first, but once you kind of get what Sophie is all about, it’s a really cool thing that the author employed here. So for all those IRL convos happening with Sophie involved, we never see her side of the convo, only her thoughts and the other person’s dialogue.
The two major themes in this book are climate change and the level of disconnect we all have, which in turn connect with the less-prominent themes of toxic masculinity, sibling rivalry, fat phobia, consent, friendship, financial worries, and more. I think everything was explored in-depth throughout the book, and it really speaks to our times and the state of the world.
Also one scene that will really stick with me was near the beginning- when the crack in the sky appears, Sophie is wanting to connect with the people around her and the scariness/ seriousness of the situation and the not knowing wtf is going on - but everyone is on their phone, taking a picture and posting onto their Instagram stories for the sake of posting, not even truly absorbing what’s going on. Really says a lot about society, right?
If you’re looking for a messy millennial woman story but with existential questioning that actually reflects the world we’re in right now, I really recommend this book. No, it won’t be for everyone, but if you’re one of those people who “get” this, it will speak volumes to you like it did for me.
I really love that our main character, Sophie, is so addicted and only feels connected to her life when she’s on social media or her phone in general that we only “hear” her voice in text messages - it’s a little off putting at first, but once you kind of get what Sophie is all about, it’s a really cool thing that the author employed here. So for all those IRL convos happening with Sophie involved, we never see her side of the convo, only her thoughts and the other person’s dialogue.
The two major themes in this book are climate change and the level of disconnect we all have, which in turn connect with the less-prominent themes of toxic masculinity, sibling rivalry, fat phobia, consent, friendship, financial worries, and more. I think everything was explored in-depth throughout the book, and it really speaks to our times and the state of the world.
Also one scene that will really stick with me was near the beginning- when the crack in the sky appears, Sophie is wanting to connect with the people around her and the scariness/ seriousness of the situation and the not knowing wtf is going on - but everyone is on their phone, taking a picture and posting onto their Instagram stories for the sake of posting, not even truly absorbing what’s going on. Really says a lot about society, right?
If you’re looking for a messy millennial woman story but with existential questioning that actually reflects the world we’re in right now, I really recommend this book. No, it won’t be for everyone, but if you’re one of those people who “get” this, it will speak volumes to you like it did for me.