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eyesofcrows's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
5.0
It’s an incredibly quick and fascinating book. I read this for a class but I blazed by it. The storytelling was interesting as the author goes back and forth from different moments of time. Despite Louis saying he doesn’t know his father, it seems as if he knows. A lot and has had reached an understanding in recent years. I think it’s because the amount that Louis learns through word of mouth that he says he doesn’t know his father. Honestly, this entire book brought a lot of emotions from me. The relationship between the father and son was tremulous and their position as working class further impacted it. Louis’s sexual orientation also was wedge between the two as the father was indoctrinated in severe toxic masculinity. It’s a multifaceted book that shared important parts of French politics. I might not be from France but I have an uncle who is from the other side of the fence: constantly complaining that nobody wants to work while also saying his tax should be lowered. It’s fascinating how all of this comes together.
samuelrdosantos's review against another edition
dark
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Describes the life of a working class father and his relationship with his son. Impressive analysis regarding social class and who is truly affected by politics.