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Assembly by Natasha Brown
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I finished Assembly last September (2021) and have been thinking about it ever since. I'm stunned that it didn't get the marketing push in the US that would have gotten it into all of the readers' hands who would have no doubt sat mesmerized while they read it in a single sitting, relating to and learning from her narrator's observations and lived reality, struck by Brown's talent and the polished, sophisticated style that defies Assembly's debut status. It deserved that much and more. And yet, I can't compose the words that would do it justice in a review.

If you haven't read it, read it. If you need a push, access my friend Claire's review at this link: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

106 pages of truth is rarely found in the wild.
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Reading Progress

August 11, 2021 – Shelved
September 25, 2021 – Started Reading
September 25, 2021 –
page 23
20.54%
September 26, 2021 –
page 43
38.39%
September 27, 2021 –
page 44
39.29% "I love you, he said, a timid voice, that first time. After four pints of deniability. Now it’s with an everyday, pragmatic brusqueness. Love you! When I leave for work. Love you! Before we hang up. And sometimes also, tongue in cheek, je t’aime!"
September 27, 2021 –
page 56
50.0%
September 28, 2021 –
page 75
66.96% "The lawn extends in all directions into geometric eruptions of flowers and leafy plants. Further back, stone steps lead down to a mossy fountain, framed by hedges and still more flowers. It’s all beautifully cultivated, with just a touch of overgrown wildness. Presumably achieved via attentive gardening."
September 28, 2021 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Ilse (new) - rated it 3 stars
May 20, 2022 05:05AM

Ilse Carol, I finished it a week ago and am still mulling over it as well. Your pointy last sentence is awesome - an excellent aphoristic encapsulation of this powerful book.


message 2: by Carol (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 20, 2022 08:46AM

Carol Ilse wrote: "Carol, I finished it a week ago and am still mulling over it as well. Your pointy last sentence is awesome - an excellent aphoristic encapsulation of this powerful book."

Thank you, Ilse. It confounds me whenever I try to describe it; I'm glad you found that effective.


message 3: by Jan-Maat (new) - added it
May 22, 2022 04:05AM

Jan-Maat I am reading it now Carol, it is a cracking book, the kind of debut worth making a fuss about, yes certainly a hard book to do justice to


message 4: by Bloodorange (new) - rated it 4 stars
May 22, 2022 06:50AM

Bloodorange Bought on your recommendation!


message 5: by Carol (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 22, 2022 04:08PM

Carol Jan-Maat wrote: "I am reading it now Carol, it is a cracking book, the kind of debut worth making a fuss about, yes certainly a hard book to do justice to"

Good deal. I’ll be looking forward to your review when you’re done, Jan-Maat.


message 6: by Carol (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 22, 2022 04:38PM

Carol Bloodorange wrote: "Bought on your recommendation!"

I’m delighted to help you spend your book money, Ewa :). Let me know what you think.


message 7: by H (is anyone getting notifications) Balikov (new)
May 26, 2022 06:04PM

H (is anyone getting notifications) Balikov Thanks for that "push" Carol


message 8: by Carol (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 26, 2022 06:47PM

Carol HBalikov wrote: "Thanks for that "push" Carol"

You’re very welcome, H :)


message 10: by Carol (new) - rated it 5 stars
May 26, 2022 06:56PM

Carol Terence M [Latin Deferred] wrote: "Well said, Carol :)"

Thanks, Terry. I am looking forward to whatever she writes next, too.


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