A review by bluelemons
Girlhood by Melissa Febos
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.5
I don't think this was Febo's intention, but reading it left me both deflated and agitated. The beautiful writing made it easier to read but it didn't provide anything new if you're familiar with feminism and the patriarchy.
As with all short story collections, some essays were more powerful than others
As with all short story collections, some essays were more powerful than others