I picked this one up after catching Jenny S's review the other day. Weirdly my library had it immediately available so here we are. I agree with Jenny, this is not one I see myself reading again. Or even recommending, honestly. Still, I wouldn't call it bad. 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl is … [Read more]
an exercise in lying to liars
What began as a slow and cold (le Carré-esque) waiting game grew into a white hot flash of deceit, anxiety, and dangerous thrills. I cannot claim to know the full horrors and trials of World War II- nor can I draw a true comparison between that dark time and the present, but the world of this book … [Read more]
The least toxically masculine thing you will ever read.
So if you go over to Goodreads and scroll down the first page of reviews, you'll see that nearly every review starts along the lines of, "THIS WAS SO ADORABLE." Or "THE CUTEST EVER I'M DYING." And now that I have read this, I too, can sympathize. This was monstrously precious. I am compelled to say … [Read more]
Getting to Know You, Getting to Know All About You …
If you haven’t read American Psycho yet, you’re in for a real treat. Either that or you will hate me for recommending this book and possibly sue me for damages and mental distress. In any case, Patrick Bateman, the titular American Psycho, has become part of pop culture. Whether you’ve read the … [Read more]