Reviews

The Black Flamingo by

woolsson's review against another edition

3.0

This book was really interesting and a beautiful coming of age. It deals with lots of heavy, important topics well and you follow and reflect the emotional journey of the protagonist.

I'm aware this kind of book isn't one I'd ever really love, I'm not a huge fan of prose or coming of age, but I still enjoyed this and the importance of these stories being told is undeniable.

moss_1109's review against another edition

adventurous emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

1.5

vikrose's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

haley_j_casey's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

I thought that the drag element of this story happened quickly compared to how the rest was paced, but it doesn't change that this is a beautiful book with beautiful themes. 

reviewsbyleyla's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

sashsolomon's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

visesh_96's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

raggedyambush's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

jayoz15's review against another edition

3.5

Such an important book about racial and sexual identity and shows how one can grow and find the place where they belong. I think this will really resonate with people who can identify themselves with Michael, and truly see themselves represented in a book. Personally, I just found some of the sections slow.

meantaxes's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25