A review by charlesalexander
Pretend I'm Dead by Jen Beagin

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Jen Beagin does it again. (or for the first time, since this is her first book. also really wish she would release her birthday so I can know if we have the same zodiac). 
I love this author's brain. what a beautiful year to be a neurodivergent freak. 
something about Beagin's writing is so potent, so striking, never earthbound and yet always maintaining a laser-like focus. 
truly masterful, almost holy. 
if her and Melissa Broder ever were to collaborate that would be like the SWEAT tour for me. 
I will never be able to properly describe the awe I feel getting to explore Beagin's writing but I do recommend it to as many other people as I can. there's nothing like it.
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