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Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

It took me about 90 pages to get into it. Once I did pass that point, I was enjoying the story. The prose was fine, nothing that made me like the novel more. I did think it would be a bit different than it actually was, so that might be affecting how I feel about it, story-wise. Just fine. 

A Spectre, Haunting: On the Communist Manifesto by China Miéville

Really liked the sections Criticisms of the Manifesto and The Communist Manifesto Today.

Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

I loved this. I love a generational story and stories connecting in parts. Essentially, this story shows the differences between the individuals in the community; everyone is dealing with their own troubles. I don't even think I had a favorite or least favorite character that we followed. They were all written so interestingly that I cared deeply about all of them and finding out how they experienced life. 

Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen

I had a really fun time with this novel. I enjoyed the reality TV aspect of this, I liked the way the characters were written, and the tone of the novel. There were chapters that gave me the spooks. The ending was a bit obvious to me but I was fine with that seeing as this didn't feel like it was gearing up to be thee twist of the century. I would love to stay in this universe and learn more about Patricia and the island, which is an indicator, to me, on how much I liked the story. 

The Vegetarian by Han Kang

I think that I overall liked it. I like the structure of it: focused on one character through the perspective of other characters that are close to her (husband, brother-in-law, and sister). I enjoyed the third section, the protagonist's sister, the most. I think I wasn't vibing with the first two sections while reading it but something clicked after and retrospectively felt like I better understood it and appreciated it a bit more. Liked it but didn't love it I guess.

The Reformatory by Tananarive Due

This was a really good book. At times difficult to read because either the conditions the boys had to live through at the Reformatory or what was done to them or how Gloria and her loved ones were being treated by the police and KKK members and the Court because they were black. This is a long book and it did feel such while reading it, but I genuinely believe every single sentence was necessary for the story. I appreciate the prose in this and how the story ends. 

How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue

Absolutely loved this novel. Fantastic! The storyline is very enticing and interesting. Loved the cast of main characters, loved the perspectives we got.

Bolla by Pajtim Statovci

Congrats to Statovci on creating a character that I despise so much while weaving a story that I became heavily invested in.  I really enjoyed Statovci's prose in this, completely enveloped me in the intertwining lives of Arsim and Milos. Throughout the novel, the contempt I have for Arsim grows to a level seemingly thought unimaginable, all the while, sympathizing for everyone else in his life affected by his completely self-absorbed decisions. Not typically as big of a fan of novels where I cannot stand the protagonist but this managed to keep me going where others with less complexity in their characters would have become uninteresting to me. Enjoyed this; would recommend.
 

Shortcomings by Adrian Tomine

I liked this just as much as I liked the movie, maybe liked the movie a little more. Protagonist pissed me off to no end, the writting is good, the art looks good. 

Weather by Jenny Offill

Had a good time with this. Prefered the first half but still good. Liked the characters and the plot. There were times where I chuckled.