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samanne's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
bimmbles's review
4.0
A bundle of essays grounded in "the flaring intersections of art and aching." No one does words like Joshua Whitehead.
chiiefsteele's review against another edition
challenging
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5.0
A tremendously powerful labor of love, grief, vulnerability that transcends and defies genre. The prose is unique and poetic and brings out the whole spectrum of emotions. An eye opener and necessary read for non-Indigenous people.
l1ndz7's review against another edition
3.5
This was a mixed bag for me. I liked some essays and others I didn’t. I liked some parts of essays and then didn’t like other parts of them. I didn’t keep track of the essays either which would have been helpful. My review would be alot more concise.
I’m not sure if listening to the audiobook was the best idea for me.. it was good but the author narrated it and he sounded so rigid. His voice wasn’t as fluid and lyrical and the prose he wrote his essays in. I still on the fences as to whether I even like reading prose.. I guess it really depends on the author. I still definitely want to read his debut, Johnny Appleseed, and think he is a talented writer. As an indigiqueer person, his voice is a unique and refreshing one to hear.
I’m not sure if listening to the audiobook was the best idea for me.. it was good but the author narrated it and he sounded so rigid. His voice wasn’t as fluid and lyrical and the prose he wrote his essays in. I still on the fences as to whether I even like reading prose.. I guess it really depends on the author. I still definitely want to read his debut, Johnny Appleseed, and think he is a talented writer. As an indigiqueer person, his voice is a unique and refreshing one to hear.
bethany6788's review against another edition
challenging
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5.0
A raw, autobiographical look at an Indigenous body's struggle with trauma, with the author using evocative prose to redefine mental health and personal growth. His work reimagines our connection to the land and each other amidst heartbreak and societal change.
Joshua Whitehead’s book Jonny Appleseed is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I immediately went to the library to request his other books and I am so incredibly glad I did.
This book of essays is amazing. The way that Joshua lets you into his world, it feels so honest and vulnerable. I was crying during the essay about his auntie, I felt his pain during the essay about his eating disorder, and I choked up during the last essay when he discussed missing touch during the pandemic. I was in my feelings the entire time I was listening. His narration is truly wonderful, and I love listening to him speak. The questions presented, the thoughts on paper, and the self-reflection are all integral parts to what makes this book of essays work so well.
100% recommend and would absolutely insist you listen to the audio!
Joshua Whitehead’s book Jonny Appleseed is one of the best books I’ve read this year. I immediately went to the library to request his other books and I am so incredibly glad I did.
This book of essays is amazing. The way that Joshua lets you into his world, it feels so honest and vulnerable. I was crying during the essay about his auntie, I felt his pain during the essay about his eating disorder, and I choked up during the last essay when he discussed missing touch during the pandemic. I was in my feelings the entire time I was listening. His narration is truly wonderful, and I love listening to him speak. The questions presented, the thoughts on paper, and the self-reflection are all integral parts to what makes this book of essays work so well.
100% recommend and would absolutely insist you listen to the audio!