A review by libraryoflanelle
Dinner on Monster Island: Essays by Tania de Rozario

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5.0

'Dinner on Monster Island' is a masterclass in personal essay writing. Tania perfectly balances emotion and depth in her personal stories with elements of history and pop culture.

Prior to reading this collection, I knew very little about Singaporean history and culture. I truly felt privileged to glimpse into a culture so vastly different from my own, through the eyes of a fellow queer person who has faced so much homophobia and trauma purely for being who they are.

Tania's writing is absolutely stunning and incredibly engaging. This book was difficult to put down, I will be thinking about it for a long time. 

Having finished the collection, I can confidently say that it has found a place among my favorite essay collections of all time. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a deeply personal and reflective essay collection that is sure to teach you a thing or two. 
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