Pics (Rejections) by Tony Tulathimutte (2024): A Review
Author: Tony Tulathimutte
Publication Year: 2024
Pages: —
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Satire?
Source: Audiobook @everand_us
Warning: A little bit disturbing for me
This short story isn't exactly my cup of tea—it's raw and realistic, leaning more toward the naturalistic type of narration than I prefer when it comes to relationships and sex. That cost it one star right there! I lost another star because reading the group messages made me feel like a relic from the Jurassic period. Seriously, those acronyms had me skipping whole sections as if they were a complicated crossword puzzle! Do people really send messages like this? I needed a dictionary of current messaging terms to understand them.
So, why did I stubbornly cling to my three-star rating? First off, the story's raw honesty struck a chord with me. I appreciate it when writers avoid the sugary facade and portray people without turning them all into victims. You think The Feminist short story (the first one in the story collection) made me uncomfortable? Try navigating this female character's mindset! The notion that you're so wonderful that everyone else is beneath you is a hard pill to swallow. Here's a thought: What if the issue lies more with you than everyone else? Just a reminder: love and relationships aren't owed to anyone, and just because you've had one fleeting encounter doesn't mean a wedding is in the cards—unless, of course, that was promised!
Let's not forget one male character I recognized from before, which nearly convinced me to nudge my rating up to four stars. I should have seen that coming, though—hello, synopsis and reviews!
So, I'm not likely to read this story twice, but it carries a powerful message. The author doesn't sugarcoat anything or paint everyone as a victim; instead, they reveal the very real, sometimes dark sides of people that lead others to keep their distance—or, dare I say, REJECT them altogether!
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