I feel bad saying this but even though this memoir wasn't bad, her life was awfully easy, all things considered. And it ended up kinda just feeling like reading a story with 0 stakes.
This book made me feel like I was missing something, except it was definitely the book that was lacking. Feel like this could've gone so much deeper, and had such interesting discussions but it just kind of felt empty.
Firstly, the writing was genuinely gorgeous. I especially loved the first chapter in terms of writing. My feelings otherwise: First 50%: Jeez this guy is an ick, made me want to stop a couple times Second 50%: She's irritating, and now I just feel sorry for him.
I'm sorry, I just can't do it. I just don't want to. My interest is at a negative 100%. I don't like the writing; it's racist, and uninteresting. Mind you, I usually never have an issue with privileged complaining characters, but this one is just annoying and I don't feel sorry for her in any way. She is the one making herself a victim.
BE AWARE OF TRIGGER WARNINGS This was the perfect book to pick up when I am having an existential crisis. Somehow this just felt so close to my heart, even though I couldn't entirely relate to some of the characters. A book set in a really cold winter, but it felt like a hot chocolate infront of the fireplace when the world is freezing outside.