All Fours

All Fours

2024 • 337 pages

Ratings84

Average rating3.9

15

I have a lot of ambivalence about this book. So so so so much insight. Some just incredible observations.

I find first-person narratives generally fall into one of two categories: the self-flagellators and absolute narcissists. The protagonist here falls squarely into the second camp – so, so self-absorbed – basically no ability (or even desire) to think outsider herself.

Brace yourself for lots of ICK. Mostly of the second-hand embarrassment kind but also of the this-is-supposed-to-be-shocking-but-is-just-...not variety. But maybe I am just old and prudish, and it was really all very hot and sexy....

But back to DAMN... this one will stick with you. Can't stop thinking about it. 100% recommend. May come back and bump to 5 stars if the ick fades and the absolutely amazing insights remain. :)

January 2, 2025