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A review by bashsbooks
Creep: Accusations and Confessions by Myriam Gurba
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Creep is an explosive and precise examination of abuse, one that challenges readers on their preconceived notions of who's a "good" guy, and who's a "bad" one. Full of nuance and humor, Gurba expertly threads her experiences through the eye of much larger societal issues. This essay collection is not for the faint of heart - Gurba is not one to mince words - but if you can stomach the content, it's well-worth the read.
Also, I read the audiobooks, which Gurba narrated herself. She gives the intended inflection of each word, even getting choked up at one point. And there is a little bell noise to coincide with line breaks, which I enjoyed.
My favorite essays were: "Locas," "Mitote," "Slimed," "Itchy," and the three-part, titular "Creep."
Also, I read the audiobooks, which Gurba narrated herself. She gives the intended inflection of each word, even getting choked up at one point. And there is a little bell noise to coincide with line breaks, which I enjoyed.
My favorite essays were: "Locas," "Mitote," "Slimed," "Itchy," and the three-part, titular "Creep."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Bullying, Infidelity, Stalking, Murder, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Biphobia, Child abuse, Child death, Pedophilia, and Religious bigotry