Jessica
I found this a challenging read. Parts I felt talked down to me, parts I felt I did not understand the dynamics. It just felt uneven. But for a domestic novel, it was a story of very flawed people being very flawed. Ultimately, I think I was left feeling a little empty as it just didn't really feel like there was a lot of actual growth for the characters. I also found the Katrina to be underwritten and presents mostly as a vehicle for presenting the more pointed diatribes at the book's cis audience. Without a lot of generosity or grace, whenever Katrina stumbled, it was not really okay. And whenever Katrina asserted understanding based on her experiences as a different minority, it was dismissed. I think I found this book to be unwelcoming -- even to those who may be trying. And IMO, none of these people are ready to be parents.
I found this a challenging read. Parts I felt talked down to me, parts I felt I did not understand the dynamics. It just felt uneven. But for a domestic novel, it was a story of very flawed people being very flawed. Ultimately, I think I was left feeling a little empty as it just didn't really feel like there was a lot of actual growth for the characters. I also found the Katrina to be underwritten and presents mostly as a vehicle for presenting the more pointed diatribes at the book's cis audience. Without a lot of generosity or grace, whenever Katrina stumbled, it was not really okay. And whenever Katrina asserted understanding based on her experiences as a different minority, it was dismissed. I think I found this book to be unwelcoming -- even to those who may be trying. And IMO, none of these people are ready to be parents.