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Whereas with this one — Vuong writes in a way equivalent to the satisfying depth of a rolling inhale and the expelling sigh that follows. After shallow breathing for years. So now, with the triggering content introduced, this feels more like a book that I must read, even though there are parts of me that fear to.

Ditching this. It’s not what I need or want right now.

I don’t know if I can finish this one. I absolutely judged the book by the cover but only saw the whimsy of it. I didn’t realize it was horror and hate experiencing the tense fear Sylvie and mum feel toward Bill.

fuck yah I’m gonna finish this before the year ends.

okay.

Waiting for it to become revelatory.

Enjoying Natalie’s inner monologue and observations. Her dialogue though, especially paired with Nora’s, is painful. I am completely out of the loop as to why Nora has zeroed in on Natalie —her looks, vibe, intelligence, ???— so as of right now it comes off super predatory — that she’s only interested in her because she’s young and inpressionable. To be determined.