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A review by hannahinpages
Pulp by Robin Talley
2.0
I have a bunch of complicated feelings about Pulp.
Ultimately, though, I wish this had been historical fiction. Lesbian historical fiction practically doesn't exist and would've worked so much better for this story. Janet's story was miles more compelling than Abby's, and she was more personable.
My biggest issue with Pulp was how boring it was. It's the definition of a snoozefest. Slow-moving, character-driven plots are something I can get behind and love with my whole heart, but to pull it off, your characters have to be impeccable, and Pulp's cast is mostly bland and two-dimensional.
I did somewhat like the ending, though, even if it was a bit predictable.
Ultimately, though, I wish this had been historical fiction. Lesbian historical fiction practically doesn't exist and would've worked so much better for this story. Janet's story was miles more compelling than Abby's, and she was more personable.
My biggest issue with Pulp was how boring it was. It's the definition of a snoozefest. Slow-moving, character-driven plots are something I can get behind and love with my whole heart, but to pull it off, your characters have to be impeccable, and Pulp's cast is mostly bland and two-dimensional.
I did somewhat like the ending, though, even if it was a bit predictable.