A review by sophiasthoughts
Ask the Passengers by A.S. King
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
There were some really awful people in this book. That's the point but it was hard to read at times, probably because it's so realistic.
Astrid struggled with definitions and the need for them, I think that's something many people can relate to - I certainly could. That was one of the themes that really stood out to me. Another was the lack of acceptance Astrid faces, from most of the people in her life and a lot of that came back to the 'need for definitions' which Astrid was trying to resist.
This is a book without much plot. It's really more about introspection. I can't say I liked it because it was full of prejudice that was viscous at times and it's hard to enjoy something like that. But, it was purposeful and so I'll say instead that I appreciated it.
Astrid struggled with definitions and the need for them, I think that's something many people can relate to - I certainly could. That was one of the themes that really stood out to me. Another was the lack of acceptance Astrid faces, from most of the people in her life and a lot of that came back to the 'need for definitions' which Astrid was trying to resist.
This is a book without much plot. It's really more about introspection. I can't say I liked it because it was full of prejudice that was viscous at times and it's hard to enjoy something like that. But, it was purposeful and so I'll say instead that I appreciated it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia