spi_nks's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
"I’ve heard if you die in a dream,
you die in real life—it’s not true. I’ve tested
the lucid edges of nothing, and still wake up.
Still here."
"I’ve heard if you die in a dream,
you die in real life—it’s not true. I’ve tested
the lucid edges of nothing, and still wake up.
Still here."
maidinnah's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
This Way to the Sugar is absolutely gut-wrenching; reading this collection is like rubbing a wound raw to the bone, being written with startlingly graphic imagery regarding the body and the ways in which it is consumed through abuse and fetishization. Nguyen also covers topics like identity, trauma, body image, and his complicated relationship with his mother, with biting, brutal honesty that takes on a confessional quality. Take your time with Nguyen's words, and it will leave a lasting impression.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Sexual content, Body shaming, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Homophobia and Child death
lreeve's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Pedophilia
ailsabmit2nobody's review against another edition
5.0
Everything I wish I could express in poetry but can't and other things I have never experienced but deeply impact me because of Nguyen's writing
stephaynee's review against another edition
5.0
provocative, queer, funny, sad, horrifying, engaging