Hey guys, I'm kind of unsure as to the procedures of blogging so feedback is totally welcomed, haha.
I found Geek Love to be a very fascinating perspective on individuals living with physical abnormalities. I enjoyed Dunn's writing style and felt the provoked imagery, while at times disturbing, to be effective in the conveyance of the story. I also felt that the constant back and forth between Olympia's past and present made for a captivating and engaging read without seeming disjointed.
As for the storyline of the novel itself, I found it interesting how Dunn considered different perspectives concerning living with physical abnormalities. From Olympia, who felt inadequate due to her relative lack of "specialness" compared to her siblings, to Miranda, who growing up felt embarrassed and ashamed of her tail, to Miss Lick, who sought to "fix" the abnormalities of others, to the general population, the "norms", who for the most part are depicted as unreceptive and cold toward specials, i.e. the man who shot Arty in the parking lot of the supermarket.
See you all in class!! :)
-Kirsten
