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thebookmagpie's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5
I liked the first two pieces in this quite a bit, even if I felt they were a bit more obvious than some of McBride's other work I've read. I'd say this is fairly triggering if you have any sensitivities around domestic violence and general misogyny.
theconstantreader's review against another edition
2.0
The Adminicle Exists was pretty moving and well done but as the collection went on, my enthusiasm waned. It would be cool to see these pieces performed. I think when told theatrically they would come to life more than on the written page with words alone.
gnodmas's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Short stories written in verse. I think this would benefit from being read aloud but still absolutely phenomenal either way.
lauren_davies's review against another edition
like the first two stories, think the last one went over my head a bit
madhattress's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
grace_lola14's review
4.75
“I am.
I am that.
Damage.
To the scope.
To the scape.
To a whole life's work.
Circe.
Satan.
In the breathing.
In the blood.
In the long mellow night.
From the moment I woke.
Spanish flu and fly, the same.
I am.
And she.
And I am.
A powerful eye staring out from the depths of your machine.“
bartvanovermeire's review against another edition
4.0
I still can't get my head around Eimear McBride's writing, but I like it, I think.