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The narrative shift between accurate periodization and modern-day views takes me out of this novel. ex. I'm on chap 8 where there is talk of consent; this in itself is not an issue. The blatant reference to modern day thinking of consent in the narration makes me pause and go, "no, she's in 1967, not 2024." A modern reader doesn't need the feministic undertones spoon fed to them. The story is going well without that.

This is not great, but I must finish it so I can see the movie lol

It was...odd, as expected. As I'm not a post-apocalyptic novel kind of gal, it was different for me. Enjoyable? Sure. But...

...this is either some pseudointellectual novel that people only claim to understand deeply, or I'm just too dumb to comprehend merit despite being an English major. Could be either option.

Yes, I did read this because of the Harry Styles song.

So the Wind Won't Blow It All Away was better.

I. Do. Not. Trust. TIKTOK. Recommendations. (Iykyk)

Now I have to finish it because I’m too far in…

Times change, but people do not.

Chapter Sixteen.

Good, but I’d just watch She’s All That instead.

A collection that should be read consecutively. Every poem felt melancholy, like the voice was grasping for fleeting things and hungry for intangible desires. The long bouts of imagery with a punching line were impactful, and I reread many passages because they were just that good.

Like the last one, I really enjoyed this. Now I need to