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A review by sapphicreaderlucy
Gunk Baby by Jamie Marina Lau
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Hyper-capitalist kooky dystopia with commentaries on mall culture, racial identity, the self care industry, architecture, and lifestyle philosophies. This book made me think critically about consumer culture and the lifestyle it creates for people. The writing was so well done especially with descriptions of architecture and technology. This book is perfect for people who enjoyed Animal Farm by George Orwell, but who would rather read an Asian women led, modern, cultural, kooky, capitalist commentary.
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Drug use and Grief