Wow! What a thorough review. This was excellently written! I haven’t read Yesteryear yet, though I’ve read much of the online discourse around it. You’ve convinced me to pick it up and dissect it myself, Lorren. Thanks for the prompting :)
Thanks for reading, Trinity! It’s a dark story, but I could see the commentary on how we perform on social media etc as particularly interesting for you with your work on attention and phone use. If you read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
I finished the book yesterday. I think another reason why it would make sense for Natalie to be Mormon is because of the ending and how her life turns out (not giving spoilers) mirrors endings of Mormon women who have been in the public eye.
And the perfectionism of the Utah Mormon culture, that so much of it demands appearances for belonging.
Wow! What a thorough review. This was excellently written! I haven’t read Yesteryear yet, though I’ve read much of the online discourse around it. You’ve convinced me to pick it up and dissect it myself, Lorren. Thanks for the prompting :)
Thanks for reading, Trinity! It’s a dark story, but I could see the commentary on how we perform on social media etc as particularly interesting for you with your work on attention and phone use. If you read it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!
I finished the book yesterday. I think another reason why it would make sense for Natalie to be Mormon is because of the ending and how her life turns out (not giving spoilers) mirrors endings of Mormon women who have been in the public eye.
And the perfectionism of the Utah Mormon culture, that so much of it demands appearances for belonging.
Alas, another disappointing portrayal of Mormon women, but maybe it is at least a step up from Secret Wives.
This rocked. 👏👏
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