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judyapneeb
The writing flowed very well but I can't help but want more. There were moments in which it felt rushed where it should have slowed down. It's not very often that I ask for a larger book to read but this is one of those moments. As this is a debut novel, I look forward to what Brit Bennett creates in the future.
The best parts of this book aren't the stories where she meets Harrison and the affair that happened afterwards; no the best parts are the diaries she kept during her time shooting Star Wars and the discussions of what it means to be a celebrity in this modern Comic-Con culture. I was hesitant to read the diary parts because they felt very personal and private but the writing is fantastic and it highlights what it means to be in love without satisfaction. The ending with her thoughts about modern Comic-Con culture were spot-on. Not the best book but not the worst either.
This was the last book I read in 2016 and it was a doozy. Han Kang is an fantastic writer. The story is uncomfortable and I felt myself having to pause even the book is short. Cautionary tale? Parable? It's a novel to consider and will more likely linger in my mind far longer than I anticipate.
Yes, I know. I've become one of those people who explore someone's works after their death. I'm still enjoying the books and that's the point of their existence. Perfect on audio.