This is my kind of book. I read many reviews about how convoluted and nonsensical the narration was. I was worried about it. However, even though I listened to it rather than read a physical copy, I only had to go through an hour of narration before I was completely engrossed in the story, and not at all confused by the many storylines set in different times. It was more than I expected or hoped for. It reminded me of the Never Ending Story by Michael Ende, even though it's not really the same, but it almost made me feel the way I did when I read that as a young adolescent or child. There is something hopeful in the story, and so many topics touched upon beautifully through the lives of the characters. It made it so much more special that it was a book about a book...and the fact that that book is inspired in a potentially real book, it's even more special to me. Ahhhh I loved it. If the sinopsis provided by others draws your attention, you should definitely give it a shot.

Beautiful book. There was a point where I thought it could become a romantic story, and loose itself in that, but it is not. It's the kind of science fiction, if it can be called that, that works best for me because there is poetry in it, and philosophy and few unanswered questions at the end. It would be perfect for a book club discussion.

Fun, it can become a bit of a soup opera (but well written), super enjoyable.

Just an amazing audiobook experience, the narrator is just so clearly talented. Though even if I had read the physical version, I think I would find myself as fascinated as I am now by the beautiful prose of the author and her magnificent capability to tell a story that resounds today more than ever by re-telling the myths created hundreds of years ago. I feel a new love and curiosity for greek mythology that, to be honest, I never quite felt before.

Whatever good reviews say, it's true.

The thoughts of a woman, a writer, an art lover, a family person, a citizen, a biracial being, a reader and a human being seeking spaces for true freedom. Beautiful. Some parts may not be for you (or as interesting(, for surely you'll find many essays through will you'l find light in some form or another. This is a great reading for life, or a perfect gift for your best friend.

Beautifully written, craftily told, with an amazingly created woman narrator/character in the 30s... but I just don't think I liked the whole point of the story, or what I thought was the point of the story... She was the brave one, the unique one, but by the time the book ends (half a spoiler) there seems to be regret in her life. Maybe he was the brave one, the author seems to say. That may be my take only, but it left me with a bitter view of the whole thing. Still worth reading it to get to know Kate.

Amazing prose but it was just not a book for me. I get it intellectually, but I couldn't connect emotionally except for some parts in the second section regarding the story of the guy in the airport. I'm sure others will think my assessment comes from a person that just needs to read more, but I actually do think is a bit pretentious and that though the premise of Asymmetry is incredible interesting, and can enjoy similar written books, I just don't think it's up to the hype.

We all need to read this book. Fury leads to action. Anger is legitimate. Being mad is the beginning of change. Good changes.

Overall is a super entertaining book. However, I feel the first part of the story is much more enthralling and well written. After that, there are a few sections that feel way too explanatory (I understand the whole style of the book is that of a long letter, but still). That doesn't mean is not a book I would recommend, I think it's a great summer reading that will put you at the center of a modern world in the middle of the 1940 with amazing skill.

❤️

This should be the first thing you read of one is interested in understanding more about why feminism is so needed. It’s so engaging and short. Accesible for everyone, and yet so relevant.

A weird book, maybe a great one? I almost stop reading. Kinda hated it for first 30%. Then I got hooked. Could not stop. But the last 25% left me wondering what the hell was this about? There are so many great things about this book, and yet I feel unsure that everything that is brought to the front (alcoholism - amazing amazing depiction of a 60 yo woman pretending she isn't an alcholic-, life as a townie, gentrification, class, age, love, parenthood, etc). Anyway, I enjoyed a lot of this, but expected a bit more towards the end, whatever that means (not that I mind open or half open endings, but I don't think it's that here).

Pretty good. I would have love further discussion of bike and changes in transportation that impact women’s life in the city. It’s still quite comprehensive and it takes an intersectional view of issues.

Really good, cool story and engagingly told. I specially love how she discusses luck, and its invariable weight on decisions and life outcomes, while highlighting the value of preparation.

A weird little gem