I have to admit I did not get the hype about this book. The whole thing felt like it was a premise that was designed to sell and a concept that would be easy to market on instagram, kind of like it fell into its own trap. I found it an unsatisfying read, a lazy critique of modern society that could have done with more reflection, although I guess remaining on the surface fits the overall message of the book. It wasn't terrible however, I just expected more due to how everyone seemed to love it.
I think that’s why I’ve found it so hard to figure out what I’m supposed to take from it! I don’t know if I’d recommend it as a “good book” - more interested to hear what people’s opinions were. Especially those who don’t identify as the characters depicted in the book!
I loved this book for all the reasons that you list. A deeply uncomfortable reading experience! I wrote a reflection on it, would love for you to read it.
I have to admit I did not get the hype about this book. The whole thing felt like it was a premise that was designed to sell and a concept that would be easy to market on instagram, kind of like it fell into its own trap. I found it an unsatisfying read, a lazy critique of modern society that could have done with more reflection, although I guess remaining on the surface fits the overall message of the book. It wasn't terrible however, I just expected more due to how everyone seemed to love it.
I think that’s why I’ve found it so hard to figure out what I’m supposed to take from it! I don’t know if I’d recommend it as a “good book” - more interested to hear what people’s opinions were. Especially those who don’t identify as the characters depicted in the book!
I loved this book for all the reasons that you list. A deeply uncomfortable reading experience! I wrote a reflection on it, would love for you to read it.
https://theculturedrop.substack.com/p/book-drop-perfection?r=gnnen&utm_medium=ios
Loved your analysis and it’s definitely touching on things I couldn’t quite articulate! Thank you for sharing!
Loved this!