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Here's the Thing by Emily O’Beirne
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it was ok
bookshelves: finished-lgbtq

I don't understand the high rating for this one. The plot lacks direction and purpose - the storylines don't connect, nor do they add to a resolution of any kind. The characters, especially Prim, were unlikeable or not very interesting. The basis of Zelda's infatuation toward Prim didn't feel realistic, and I didn't harbour any kind of emotion toward the New York flashbacks she had. I also found the fourth-wall breaking moments tacky, and it made the book even more juvenile and lacking complexity. I did enjoy the family dynamics, though, and it redeemed the plot somewhat. Overall, a forgettable read which would have benefitted from more fine-tuning.
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Reading Progress

October 15, 2019 – Shelved
October 15, 2019 – Shelved as: to-read
October 17, 2019 – Started Reading
October 23, 2019 –
24.0% "This author has clearly never heard of 'show, don't tell'."
October 23, 2019 –
73.0%
October 24, 2019 – Finished Reading
November 6, 2019 – Shelved as: finished-lgbtq

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