racheldida's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
runsforcoffee's review against another edition
2.0
Wtf did I just read? I'm not sure how even to rate this..
mtun's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
laurenboyd's review against another edition
I think this just wasn’t for me. I found it hard to get into at times, and it lost my attention fairly often. I can see how this would be a good book for the right person, though.
kristenmtan's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
above average contemporary queer lit fic. i would read this again!
above average contemporary queer lit fic. i would read this again!
tatumcoconate's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
chante_summers's review against another edition
Didn't connect with the story, found the writing poorly written, and overall lack luster.
obscuredbyclouds's review against another edition
3.0
Jen Silverman is a playwright and this is her first novel. I didn't know this, and I wasn't aware that this is a novel about a playwright or I might not have picked this up - I'm not very into theatre. I was just looking for LGBT books in my library, and I'm thankful I started reading this. The writing style is very easy but enjoyable. There was some cynicism and the topics all felt very 'in', but they were cleverly handled. Near the end, the book looses some of its steam and I'm not a big fan of "main character did something horrible and we will only find out later and then its not actually that bad" tropes. There were also some story lines that I wish went differently, but overall it was still a really entertaining read with some food for thought about fame and writing and society. I also enjoyed the casual and natural portrayal of bisexuality. I'd definitely be interested to read a second novel by the author.
eeefann125's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Biphobia, Dysphoria, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Cultural appropriation, Mental illness, Addiction, Homophobia, Racism, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Rape, Alcoholism, and Classism