At its best when engaging with those risks and the thorny questions of her profession ... A blend of memoir and cultural analysis ... Harris braids her personal pain with incisive critiques of the trope and its limitations ... For all its range, Wannabe contains occasions that demand more rigorous engagement ... For readers already inclined to read culture to understand themselves, Wannabe is a compelling affirmation that they’re looking in the right place.
Refreshing ... Insightful perspectives in animated prose that affirm Harris’s status as a first-rate cultural critic. As incisive as they are entertaining, these essays are a treat.
