Thought the writing was decent enough but simply could not relate to the narrator and felt I got nothing from reading this book. Discussed it with a friend after we both read it. She said she loved it until the very last line which made her feel enraged. For me, the entire book felt flat, including that very last line. I wonder what Tricia Hersey would think of this book.
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Author of Shotgun Seamstress: The Complete Zine Collection, a compilation of punk rock fanzines created between 2006 and 2015 covering the experiences of Black punk rockers, artists, LGBTQ, feminists and activists.
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