A review by charlesalexander
The Seep by Chana Porter

reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

an abstract reflective nothing book. vague sci-fi books aren’t poetic, just dull. it’s the one genre where I expect major over-explaining. reminded me of death valley by Melissa Broder with no oversharing (I love you Melissa Broder). scratches the surface level on modern-day topics—think Barbie movie (love you Margot Robbie) or Kamala Harris. 
Porter backs off anytime there’s an interesting concept. girl you’re the author!!
worldbuilding—yeah not really? I guess it’s America on crack. 
character development—eh. nobody I gave an eff about. maybe we’re not supposed to care about the characters, like American Gods where we just follow Trina as she mopes and talks to people? 
I wish she scrolled on her phone more. 
I like the book cover, it’s pretty 🌸 
I did finish this book in one day and felt good about myself 👍
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