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The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi
3.75
the last 4 chapters were nothing like i imagined. read for Nex Benedict
Perfume & Pain by Anna Dorn
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was incredibly fun & surprisingly eye opening to read
Some scenes felt warped with the MC’s narrative, in a Patricia Highsmith typa way
Fascinated by the author’s choice for characters’ ages. No ageism here
A fitting summer read
Some scenes felt warped with the MC’s narrative, in a Patricia Highsmith typa way
Fascinated by the author’s choice for characters’ ages. No ageism here
A fitting summer read
Lucy by the Sea by Elizabeth Strout
3.75
How early is too early to read about the pandemic? In another life this would feel like a fever dream, but in this one it was real life
The Sellout by Paul Beatty
4.25
taking reverse racism to reality
there’s nothing that this man is afraid to say
so blunt and in your face
there’s nothing that this man is afraid to say
so blunt and in your face
You Exist Too Much by Zaina Arafat
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 51%.
the flashbacks are way too long i forgot that we have a present timeline going on
also too… graphic for my taste, especially as i am eating breakfast
also too… graphic for my taste, especially as i am eating breakfast
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
5.0
why did i love this so much 😭
all the reps are amazing, including but not limited to mental health, bi, asexual, romantic spectrum, gay spectrum. this one packed a punch (that i adored)!
all the reps are amazing, including but not limited to mental health, bi, asexual, romantic spectrum, gay spectrum. this one packed a punch (that i adored)!
Open Throat by Henry Hoke
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
if you wanna be a bloodthirsty lion…
such a refreshing perspective on a familiar LA culture
super interesting how the queer attraction is not just human to human
such a refreshing perspective on a familiar LA culture
super interesting how the queer attraction is not just human to human
The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality by Amanda Montell
3.75
this was not about the actual-overthink-anxiety-ridden type beat i thought it would be…
it’s the overload of information and how we receive and process info in the current landscape, which has severe changes but also tons of similarities w the “old” days
overall nothing mind-blowing yet interesting, basically put the thinking process into words. funny and close to daily interactions than her cult book, but probably because i’m not involved w cults in my life…
it’s the overload of information and how we receive and process info in the current landscape, which has severe changes but also tons of similarities w the “old” days
overall nothing mind-blowing yet interesting, basically put the thinking process into words. funny and close to daily interactions than her cult book, but probably because i’m not involved w cults in my life…
Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
she said yes benefits, no drama
briar x emira 😭
briar x emira 😭