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erinprysiazzzz's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
snarkycrafter's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was really weird. I was really confused when the timelines merged lol . That said, it was really sad to see Benson trying to reconciling cope with his childhood trauma by writing/rewriting his story in a more positive manner. What’s even sadder is that ultimately he felt he could not escape it and decided to end his own life .
I felt really bad for Benny when he had to return to his own timeline and it felt like he still needed to take care of himself . Like, no one other than his grandmother was ever really there to protect him.
Overall, really enjoyable read. The writing was beautiful, and the way the story developed felt very unique.
Overall, really enjoyable read. The writing was beautiful, and the way the story developed felt very unique.
fishneys's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lee_noel's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jsrogers123's review against another edition
5.0
Men would rather write a semi autobiographical account of their trauma and accidentally summon their 12 year old stand in character to their home then go to therapy
daumari's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
upfront: CW for child sexual abuse and suicidal ideation (this is also mentioned in an author's note at the beginning which is helpful). Queer tag is for a side character and not just the abuser.
A short work that bends a bit recursively, where Benson Yu, a comics artist in the 2020s writes prose fiction about Benny, a fictionalized version of himself in the 1980s as he processes childhood traumas but modifying, perhaps what could have been had his abuser been different. At some point, the narrative comes into Benson's life and how to repair as an adult?
A short work that bends a bit recursively, where Benson Yu, a comics artist in the 2020s writes prose fiction about Benny, a fictionalized version of himself in the 1980s as he processes childhood traumas but modifying, perhaps what could have been had his abuser been different. At some point, the narrative comes into Benson's life and how to repair as an adult?
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Sexual violence, and Suicide
horrorlesbo's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
"When you don't admit your pain, if you don't call it what it is, it turns into something else. Sometimes that thing it turns into can be good... Other times it'll be something no one likes. It can be a monster. Something no one can control."
Like with many of my recent reads, I wish I liked this a lot more than I did. I failed to connect with it, and the narrative was a bit confusing for me to wrap my head around at first. I'm willing to give it another shot in the future though. Perhaps knowing what I'm getting into beforehand will make it easier to appreciate.
Like with many of my recent reads, I wish I liked this a lot more than I did. I failed to connect with it, and the narrative was a bit confusing for me to wrap my head around at first. I'm willing to give it another shot in the future though. Perhaps knowing what I'm getting into beforehand will make it easier to appreciate.
karenpr's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
drewchebaggery's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25