A review by gellyreads
Tell Me I'm Worthless by Alison Rumfitt

challenging dark emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I really like the idea of this book more than the actual book. I think the way some of the conflict resolution was a bit too neat and some of the POV switching was a bit too jarring.
Like, we just resolve her being transphobic and the fact that the house raped both of them by just saying well, they love each other? And not showing that conversation on page, but I read how many gross rants?! K.
Overall, this was worth reading, but I don’t know that I would say that it was enjoyable or especially deep, since it essentially throws the message continuously at your face. But that’s also the point, and it feels needed. But it also feels less artistic that way? I don’t know. I’m so conflicted on this one… 
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