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Absolutely Unremarkable
This book is what happens when a YouTube star makes a clumsy attempt at literary achievement. This is the least bookish book I've ever read in my life. Its prose is shallow, conversational, and trendy. It reads like a Twitter post, but without the 280-character cap. You fall into the plot without any preamble (certainly without any attempt at context or character development). April May is young and fun, but lacks the depth of character you'd find in a typical protagonist. The plot jumps around, but certain threads of it are readable. Be prepared, however, to want to close every social media account you have after reading this book. April May will give you so many details about her social media (truly, right down to her very password, which is donkeyfart - is that supposed to be cute?) that you'll never want to see an inbox again.
October 2018 · Kindle Store · verified purchase