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A review by sarah984
Biography of X by Catherine Lacey
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I was really excited for this one but I didn't like it at all. The basic premise was intriguing, but the alternate history felt so improbable (and also annoying, the repurposing of the Rachel Cusk quote to be about men made me put the book down) and not that well integrated into the supposed biography format that it was just distracting. Also with all of the stunts X had been pulling for the whole book her final betrayal didn't feel big enough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Self harm, Grief, Stalking, and Abandonment
Minor: Domestic abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Excrement, Police brutality, Mass/school shootings, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism