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Bluets by Maggie Nelson

9 reviews

alyssapusateri's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

2.75

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mads_jpg's review

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dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

1.25

It's ironic that Nelson spends so much of this book debating whether putting something in writing robs it of its essence, since I thought I'd love reading about blue but I actually really disliked this book. Maybe it was her frequent insistence on referring to sex as "fucking". Idk maybe this is just my asexuality showing but I find it so annoying when writers talk about their "lovers" *gag*. There were some lines that I did like but overall it just wasn't what I thought this book would be, I guess.
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versmonesprit's review against another edition

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slow-paced

0.25

Have you ever wondered what must go through the mind of the most boring, uninteresting person you know? Wonder no more, the answer lies in this book, and it’s “the most unoriginal, dullest, blandest waste of time.” If you feel like reading the worst essay ever produced, sure, go ahead. If you are expecting the lies of the premise (especially anything poetic) run far away, I have taken one for the team so you do not have to torment your brain by feeding it this utter stupidity.

Think whatever you will of Christianity, but no one can deny that its mythology and history are one hell of a ride. You would think, no one can make Christian references boring. You would be wrong. Maggie Nelson can.

I think she knows this deep down, because she quotes from infinitely better (I know mathematically you can’t multiply with 0 and achieve anything other than 0, but give me a little leeway here) writers an insane amount of times. The book is not only all the horrible things I have already listed, it’s also extremely lazy.

I feel immense grief for all the poor trees that had to die for its print version. Maggie Nelson should be required by law to single-handedly plant a forest to make up for the damage.
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penofpossibilities's review against another edition

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hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

“but I can say this: in watching her, sitting with her, helping her, weeping with her, touching her, and talking with her, I have seen the bright pith of her soul. I cannot tell you what it looks like, but I can say that I have seen it."
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tri_lo_bite's review against another edition

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4.5

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jsfbec's review

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reflective medium-paced

3.25

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bhagya's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

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hannahr's review against another edition

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reflective slow-paced

3.5

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luther's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

2.0

An interesting format for a memoir about love, loss and longing - however its main thread (relationship with blue) can feel superficial and ostensible at times. I enjoyed the book to an extent, and it is a nice read in the context of an inner monologue or stream of thought. Some interesting points regarding pop culture and science of colour, but nothing is really ever built upon.  
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