4.0

Ahhhhhh yeeeeessssssss. I loved reading this book. I was so compelled by the author's voice, by her magnetic draw to the north, by her adventures; along the way, this book broke my heart in the most wonderful/painful and riveting ways. Blair's depiction of misogyny, assault, and sexual harassment are so familiar--and brutal in that familiarity. In describing her own experiences, she completely captures the confusion and pain in something so ubiquitous as to be rendered invisible. I related to so much of her story, and I imagine many others would as well.

I'd wanted to read this book ever since I heard an interview with the author, and I'm so glad I did. I look forward to more of her work!