A review by mmccombs
Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell

emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

So I didn’t think I was going to finish this one, but I got through the initial hump and am glad I finished it! O’Connell has a very funny and honest writing style, though I did find it to get annoying and kind of cringey over time. I’m also unsure how well this will last over time, a lot of the jokes are of the moment, stuff I’d giggle at on Twitter now but be confused about in approximately one year. I enjoyed reading his perspective on disability and internalized ableism, and the ultimate love interest turned out to be so sweet. I thought this was a very rich cis white dude perspective, so I could see that being a turn off for some folks. I don’t necessarily think this will be a story that sticks with me for too long, but it was enjoyable to read and I’ll keep my eye out for more stuff he writes!
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