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A review by kk0sanda
Handsome: Stories of an Awkward Girl Boy Human by Holly Lorka
5.0
Thanks to Lorka's memoir, I know now that *at least* four Austinites (including my wife and I) dislike Mumford and Sons. Thank goodness.
Lorka's memoir was very relatable to this queer person. I laughed at the funny parts, gravely contemplated the serious parts, and squirmed uncomfortably at the frank truths within. (Like..."Fourth grade is easy for no one". Being raised Catholic and not understanding why you feel more tender toward girls than boys? So awkward.)
I largely connected with the geographic similarities (Woo, Austin!) between the author and I, as well as Lorka's raw admission of self-hatred and confusion during "2012 Bedpost Confessions". I actually wondered why that story wasn't at the end until I made it to the end. Very powerful.
On a lighter note, who but a Texan (native or transplant) understands how AWFUL it is to have your scooting (or skating) impeded by Texas Live Oak acorns??
Lastly, Lorka's story about the stuffed animal sorta broke my heart in a good way.
This is a beautiful and fulfilling book, one definitely worth reading!
Lorka's memoir was very relatable to this queer person. I laughed at the funny parts, gravely contemplated the serious parts, and squirmed uncomfortably at the frank truths within. (Like..."Fourth grade is easy for no one". Being raised Catholic and not understanding why you feel more tender toward girls than boys? So awkward.)
I largely connected with the geographic similarities (Woo, Austin!) between the author and I, as well as Lorka's raw admission of self-hatred and confusion during "2012 Bedpost Confessions". I actually wondered why that story wasn't at the end until I made it to the end. Very powerful.
On a lighter note, who but a Texan (native or transplant) understands how AWFUL it is to have your scooting (or skating) impeded by Texas Live Oak acorns??
Lastly, Lorka's story about the stuffed animal sorta broke my heart in a good way.
This is a beautiful and fulfilling book, one definitely worth reading!