A review by amaldae
She of the Mountains by Vivek Shraya

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Biphobia and -erasure is so tiresome. Fatphobia is not much better. This whole book is an exercise in self-hatred and the main character's internalized white supremacist ideals. All intentional and fitting the setting, but I am tired. I'm sad I did not enjoy my two-day stay in Shraya's work.