Conversations with Monsters
On Mortality, Creativity, And Neurodivergent Survival

Briefly - a really hard book to review but That is not a negative - some of it is really beautiful and I don't remember writing down so many phrases from any other books I've read. In full Charlotte Amelia Poe is neurodiverse or autistic. This is a book about the way they feel. It is addressed to the......more

Felt, seen, heard. As an autistic woman diagnosed later in life, that’s what this book made me feel. Sure our experiences weren’t identical, but we coexist in the same space. Things rang true and felt real. There is solidarity and telling our stories.......more

A raw, honest look at life in the aftermath of their last viral hit book about autism and their continued struggles with anxiety, depression and being neurodivergent, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. Great on audio and highly recommended for anyone looking to see themselves through the l......more

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC. Conversations With Monsters feels like a love letter to every struggling artist who's ever been called "different." It feels like a friend sitting down with you and holding your hand. As my first creative non-fiction read, I found Conversations With Monster......more

As an autistic person, I found this relatable. I'm glad the author did not shy away from all the downsides of autism. It was reassuring to see that I'm not alone. My biggest criticism is that it lacks structure. The text went from one topic to the next and it found it difficult to keep up. I do like......more