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abbie_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.0
I’ve been wanting to try Brontez Purnell’s later book 100 Boyfriends for a while, so when I spotted Since I Laid My Burden down on Everand, I jumped at it. It was exactly what I needed last week - short and gritty, fast paced and laced with humour, though veering into murkier territory than I perhaps expected.
It’s unflinchingly honest about growing up Black and queer and punk in the American south - religion and traditional values do not make this an easy life. The main character DeShawn recounts the various relationships he’s had with damaged men over his life, both familial and sexual, most of whom are now dead. The style is rough, raw and choppy - no frills and it suits the content perfectly.
Quick, brutal and desperately sad.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Homophobia, and Sexual violence
beanwa's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Sexual violence
cheesepuppy's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Deshawn takes a roller coaster of a journey through his memories. This is one quick but very deep read.
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Drug use and Racism
Minor: Alcoholism
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