mystifiedbulb22's review
3.0
I think it's important (for me anyway) to clarify that the three-star rating applies to how much I enjoyed this collection of short stories, rather than a reflection of how important this type of text is. I think there's immense value in recording the insights of autistic people and how they view the world as individuals with unique and nuanced perspectives.
For me, the stories were strongest and most poignant when they were autobiographical in nature. I was quite fond of the pieces written by Agri Ismail and Laura James in particular!
For me, the stories were strongest and most poignant when they were autobiographical in nature. I was quite fond of the pieces written by Agri Ismail and Laura James in particular!
sukebanangel's review
I had 3 pieces left and I just could not do it anymore. This book was the epitome of trying to read someones consciousness streams and doomscrolling on “being autistic is being misunderstood” and how overwhelming the world is and honestly if I wanted to feel overwhelmed and misunderstood I would go to the supermarket. I couldn’t hack it and that speaks a million times louder about me than the quality of the work in this. I’m glad this exists but it was not for me.
cooloolat's review
5.0
I wish to thank the editor Lizzie Huxley-Jones, Unbound and NetGalley for the advanced copy of Stim An Autistic Anthology in exchange for an honest review.
I still have two works to read in this excellent collection, given the recent publishing date on World Autism Awareness Day; I’d like to offer my review.
Hux has edited an important anthology of submissions from talented people on the spectrum which includes fiction, personal experiences, and wonderful works of art. This is the first literature I’ve read which gives voice to people with autism.
I have two good friends who live with autism and live as a couple, a gorgeous couple, generous with their kindness and love for each other. Both have endured stigma and discrimination throughout their lives, their mental health has suffered as a result. In a world where neurotypical people often lack empathy and misconceptions abound, Hux’s anthology will enlighten. I’d love to see this on school reading lists.
Megan Rhiannon’s It Has Nothing to Do with How I Look describes her experiences with beautiful illustrations.
Helen Carmichael’s Bluebells uses beautiful descriptive writing; high on nature, synaethesia, flowers.
Grace Au’s account of her journey to see and the death of her grandfather is lyrical, superb writing.
This is just a few. I look forward to the coming days when I’ll read the remaining submissions.
I still have two works to read in this excellent collection, given the recent publishing date on World Autism Awareness Day; I’d like to offer my review.
Hux has edited an important anthology of submissions from talented people on the spectrum which includes fiction, personal experiences, and wonderful works of art. This is the first literature I’ve read which gives voice to people with autism.
I have two good friends who live with autism and live as a couple, a gorgeous couple, generous with their kindness and love for each other. Both have endured stigma and discrimination throughout their lives, their mental health has suffered as a result. In a world where neurotypical people often lack empathy and misconceptions abound, Hux’s anthology will enlighten. I’d love to see this on school reading lists.
Megan Rhiannon’s It Has Nothing to Do with How I Look describes her experiences with beautiful illustrations.
Helen Carmichael’s Bluebells uses beautiful descriptive writing; high on nature, synaethesia, flowers.
Grace Au’s account of her journey to see and the death of her grandfather is lyrical, superb writing.
This is just a few. I look forward to the coming days when I’ll read the remaining submissions.
sjbshannon's review
5.0
4.5/5 stars, with the only flaw being different parts of the anthology didn't feel like they flowed together well to the point it was kind of jarring?
myrthekorf's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
readingsari's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0