I'm a Fan

Wow that was quite an experience. I usually don't gravitate towards books with extensive internal monologues that could be perceived as whining, especially from an unlikeable character. However, this book handled it exceptionally well. The author deftly explored numerous themes, avoiding the pitfall of feeling checklist-like or forced in the plot. Themes such as nepotism, class privilege, race privilege, and male entitlement were woven seamlessly into the narrative, with the obsessive parasocial relationship being a particularly captivating aspect.
The brief chapters dedicated to these important themes were both enjoyable and analytical, avoiding one-dimensionality. However, I found myself wondering if these self-reflective passages were also the monologue of our deranged protagonist, who seems to be more of an outsider in her own story and life. Despite this ambiguity, the portrayal of the psyche of “a fan” in the present time was well-executed.
Overall, I would rate it 4 stars out of 5.
p.s- I'm glad that the author used Marina Abramovic's Rhythm 0 to depict our inherent inclination towards violence in the face of someone else's vulnerability, especially in the context of misogyny
p.s 2- Thank god the boyfriend got separated from her