Ebook provided by NetGalley for review. Thank you.
Read September 2020
Most of my NetGalley books have been requested long enough ago that I can't remember what they're about so it was a very strange coincidence that after the disappointing bi rep of "All the Invisible Things" that I chose "Pulp" to read next.
In stark contrast the representation was brilliant. Lesbians coming out of the wazoo, at least three bisexual characters and a non-binary character who uses they/them pronouns (still a shocking rarity in fiction). They were the only character whose sexuality I was unsure of.
I loved the dual timeline narrative with its comparison of queer culture in the 50s and now. I know it's easy enough to Google but I do wish there had been more detail in the modern stuff and how things have improved as a more direct comparison.
I liked the characters - especially Abby - but they were all a little bit flat and underdeveloped and Abby's obsession got a little bit tiresome at times. But then so did Linh's obsession with college. Which reminds me, the way Abby and Linh's first date was written was utterly adorable! The author's strength is definitely writing scenes between characters! I also felt that overall despite the length the ending was a little abrupt. All in all I did really enjoy the story.
4/5 star
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