i really enjoyed this collection! i would say it’s more like a series of reflections on random topics that come together like a nonlinear memoir. it’s not really an ESSAY collection per se because nothing actually comes across like an essay. 

but aside from that, i really loved this! koul’s writing style was so personal and funny. and just like ziwe, very relatable and yet deep. this isn’t the most remarkable collection like what you’d expect from joan didion or even james baldwin, but i still liked it a lot. i felt seen.

when i reached the end, i was so sad. the way that koul wrote made me feel attached to people i have never met before and never will meet. i normally don’t care for memoirs because the way that a lot of authors approach them is very exclusive and slightly impersonal. but koul did an outstanding job!

if you liked “black friend” by ziwe or “my body” by emrata, you will absolutely love this. def adding this to my wishlist !!