oldtobegin's reviews
304 reviews
The Hike by Drew Magary
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 21%.
this was good but far too intense for my current headspace
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
flawless. terrifying. brilliant. this should be required reading for white folks wanting to call ourselves anti-racist.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Slavery, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Suicide
Ripe by Sarah Rose Etter
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
RIPE: not just a good character and story, but a skillful tone poem on the chasm of grief and scattershot hilarity that accompanies us throughout late stage capitalism. we're so lucky Etter is writing.