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A review by ysabelle_
None Of This Is Serious by Catherine Prasifka
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It’s nice to read a book written by someone who actually seems to use social media and shows our “chronically online” behaviours and our “better than you” feeling when we decide to remove the apps (only to return).
While I don’t think I’ll read it again, I did like the book up to a certain point. I could relate to the main character’s feelings: the one of feeling like everyone secretly doesn’t like you, feeling like you’re not living how you want but how someone else wants and being confronted to the current job market.
The fact that Sophie technically doesn’t speak - we only hear her thoughts in response to people talking - is an interesting stylistic choice though became a little tiring because we never hear her voice. We just hear the self deprecating and miserable monologue that goes on in her head 24/7. I say this despite relating to it at certain points as I feel like I’m too much in my head during social events instead of interacting with people directly.
While I don’t think I’ll read it again, I did like the book up to a certain point. I could relate to the main character’s feelings: the one of feeling like everyone secretly doesn’t like you, feeling like you’re not living how you want but how someone else wants and being confronted to the current job market.
The fact that Sophie technically doesn’t speak - we only hear her thoughts in response to people talking - is an interesting stylistic choice though became a little tiring because we never hear her voice. We just hear the self deprecating and miserable monologue that goes on in her head 24/7. I say this despite relating to it at certain points as I feel like I’m too much in my head during social events instead of interacting with people directly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying