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abbyhoovs's review
4.0
I'm not black, gay, Catholic, or southern, but through Michael's writing a lot felt deeply relatable. When I couldn't relate, I was educated. I was touched by a lot of the essays and most made me laugh out loud. His honesty shine through and his humor made me smile. Particularly the Itchy and Scratchy chapter, I couldn't stop laughing. The last five chapters or so were beautiful. A definite recommendation from me, though I can't pinpoint what exactly loses a star in this review it's not quite a five star read.
jordysbookclub's review
4.0
I’ve been looking forward to this book all summer and it was well worth the wait. Michael has such a distinctive voice, and his darkly hilarious (and sometimes deeply sad) commentary on sexuality, dating, race and pop culture really impacted me. I could relate to many of his struggles (coming out to your family, bad dates, discussing homosexuality in the church) while still laughing my ass off. It was a great break from some of the heavier books I’ve been reading lately and a definite recommend for anyone who already finished David Sedaris’ Calypso and is craving another book in a similar vein.
kdat's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted, desperately, to love the book because I’ve enjoyed his articles and enjoy his social media presence. I didn’t hate it but it’s definitely not something that I’ll be thinking about later. It was ok. I do, however, completely concur with his avoidance of Beytheists.
audiobebop's review
3.0
3.5 stars, I cackled throughout this collection.
Arceneaux provides a candid and witty exploration of identity, religion, and sexuality. His writing displays humor and vulnerability that is both heartfelt and relatable. He shares his journey of self-discovery and the challenges that came with reconciling his queer identity with his religious upbringing. Shedding light on the complexities of navigating love, family, and faith in a society that often struggles to accept diversity, this book reminded me to accept my own complexities and embrace my true self. Arceneaux's unique voice and honesty make this a fun read.
Arceneaux provides a candid and witty exploration of identity, religion, and sexuality. His writing displays humor and vulnerability that is both heartfelt and relatable. He shares his journey of self-discovery and the challenges that came with reconciling his queer identity with his religious upbringing. Shedding light on the complexities of navigating love, family, and faith in a society that often struggles to accept diversity, this book reminded me to accept my own complexities and embrace my true self. Arceneaux's unique voice and honesty make this a fun read.