Rambling about Autobiography of Red for 23 minutes straight

A little chatty video about Autobiography of Red (briefly featuring Sexting The Cherry). Like I said, it's been a while since I've read the whole book through so some details may be inaccurate. And please double-check the trigger warnings for yourself. Other than that - enjoy :)

[@murphyscoular3660]

luv ur mind ❤️ i also felt that i'd perhaps understand the ending better as i got older. the section where he talks at the kitchen table with his mother punches me in the gut every time. it's so good.

[@eskybakzu712]

I suggest to everyone who enjoyed this to read "The Years" by Annie Ernaux.

[@fwomp]

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This! This is why I usually dislike YA and/or coming of age stories. They're never relatable, but you always recognize those stories as others' stories. Not everybody worries about who they are, what they will become, some people just worry about having little red wings.
Really nice video btw, autobiography of red is also one of my favorites. the passing of time should be a crime.

[@ladyredego1199]

Absolutely! They often attempt to encapsulate the vague idea of a teenager instead of being specific stories about specific people. I think they're also infantilising most of the time. Thank you for the compliment! :)

[@dek3278]

i just finished this and i'm still marinating in my emotions about it, and i loved everything you said! is this my favourite book? um...is this my favourite book!?

[@ladyredego1199]

Thank you! Yes, it definitely hits a huge range of emotional truths, which I completely adore.

[@elijahkoterba1421]

Love love love your ramblings, it makes me trust your picker, could you suggest more books you’ve enjoyed?

[@elijahkoterba1421]

(I did make a note of the books you referenced that I haven’t heard of too🫶)

[@owenhuyge]

the parts about stesichorosis before and after the actual story confused me a lot