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purplebear's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
badgrrrlryry's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
cpt_rooster's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
moonsequel's review against another edition
2.0
I enjoyed the insights on gender and sexuality and stuff.
But I didn’t really get the story. The back of the book says is a darkly comedic story, but there isn’t really anything funny about it. It’s kinda just annoying. I have no idea if I’m supposed to like the protagonist, but I really don’t, she is so obsessed with what is punk and what isn’t. She’s also just a terrible person, which is probably the point, but I can’t really tell if the author wants me to think that. I guess she does, but then that leaves me wondering how I’m to resonate or empathize with her feelings or anything.
I also feel like the author spent a lot of time trying to flex her literary knowledge with references to esteemed works, but immediately shits on them because “the patriarchy”. Was weird to me.
This was recommended to me by a friend and I’m glad to have read it, but it was also very annoying to read.
But I didn’t really get the story. The back of the book says is a darkly comedic story, but there isn’t really anything funny about it. It’s kinda just annoying. I have no idea if I’m supposed to like the protagonist, but I really don’t, she is so obsessed with what is punk and what isn’t. She’s also just a terrible person, which is probably the point, but I can’t really tell if the author wants me to think that. I guess she does, but then that leaves me wondering how I’m to resonate or empathize with her feelings or anything.
I also feel like the author spent a lot of time trying to flex her literary knowledge with references to esteemed works, but immediately shits on them because “the patriarchy”. Was weird to me.
This was recommended to me by a friend and I’m glad to have read it, but it was also very annoying to read.
julianna_iaco's review against another edition
4.0
One of the best written novels I’ve ever read. These characters were actual people.
cammie930's review against another edition
4.0
Great glimpse into a community I know very little about. Took a minute to get used to her writing style but overall really interesting story. I didn't like the ending because it felt unfinished but it's an accurate ending for the characters' personalities.
I also can't help but relate to the sudden fierce urge to run away when things go south.
I also can't help but relate to the sudden fierce urge to run away when things go south.
mmcz26's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ceim's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0