I Trust a Reader Who Can Love a 5-Star and a 3-Star Book
Not every reading life has to be optimized. Some books arrive at the right moment and earn affection that has nothing to do with perfection.
Opinion
6 posts
Why I like a novel that trusts me to catch up
I donât need every emotion underlined. I like being invited to do some work.
Why I never trust âyouâll love every characterâ as a pitch
A little friction is good for a novel. Perfectly agreeable casts usually arenât.
My favorite kind of ending is the one that leaves a bruise
Not devastation for its own sake, just the kind of ending that lingers.
A defense of the 3-star rating
Three stars is not an insult. Itâs often the most honest place to land.
Books that feel like gossip with perfect sentence control
My favorite kind of voice is chatty, observant, and secretly very precise.