Shit I’m Feeling

So this past weekend I started and quickly finished the book Natasha and Other Stories, by David Bezmozgis. It had me within the first 3 paragraphs and by the time I finished the main story, “Natasha,” I was really jocking this dude’s work.  His perspective on immigrant culture delves deeper than usual and reveals a pure humanistic quality that I totally dig. The stories touch upon everything from basement masturbation and teenage love to self discovery and loss–always a bit of humor to accent the book’s melancholy.

Shortly, after finishing the book, the song ”Thirteen” by Big Star came on my ipod. It reminded me of “Natasha.” Read the story and listen to the song. It’s way better than me explaining the connection.

Bonus Shit: Elliot Smith covering “Thirteen”