Book No. 59 of 2020
A super economical book—my e-reader says I finished it in under an hour. It captures the creeping feeling of dread, anxiety, and panic over climate change (catalyzed by the 2016 election) so well that I can’t say I *enjoyed* reading this. In the middle of a pandemic in which people are divided over truth and deep societal inequities are laid bare, this is not an escapist read. (Also: the narrator is pulled into the gravitational orbit of her brother’s addiction, adding another layer of stressful background radiation to the whole thing.)
The book is written with a slightly disconnected, moment-to-moment feel, with humor coming in wry and quiet form.
Similar Reads
The internal, observational quality of the narration reminds me of Rachel Cusk’s Outline.
The slightly detached vibe, and the narrative peppered with “clippings” of other material, reminded me of Alexandra Chang’s Days of Distraction.