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this was interesting to read as someone who doesn't have sisters. the dynamic between them seems very real and i think tanner does a good job with the other interpersonal dynamics she writes. apart from that, the book was just okay. it's pitched as having no plot, so i've accepted that, but it feels like there's something else missing.

extracelestial's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Stressful to read but appreciated how candid and deep in the modern, complex mind it felt.

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4.0

This book was poignant at times but really (and I cannot underscore this enough) FUNNY. I don’t often laugh out loud at books but this one was an exception. The dynamic between Poppy and our narrator felt incredibly real and it was such a treat to be invited into their world.

This book is a biting social commentary on wide array of topics, including family, politics, religion, Jewish culture, far-right conspiracies, sibling relationships, datIng, mental illness, identity, and finding meaning alongside the banality of existence.

Alexandra Tanner delivers this work with a witty precision.

What a feat!

4.5 stars.

sarosa's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

kris0601's review against another edition

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medium-paced

2.0

samikoonjones's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

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