samixox's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
slow-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
4.75
As a Black queer girl who is struggling with the idea of ever coming out to my homophobic family this book was what I needed. It is the story of an Antiguan gay man learning to accept his own sexuality while constantly being surrounded by (sometime also internalised) homophobia while he learns to see the good in people. He's no saint and doesn't pretend to be. Reading it made me feel like I was in London. This is his story of still daring to be brave while being only human.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Racism, Suicide attempt, Body shaming, and Suicide
Minor: Fatphobia, Terminal illness, Eating disorder, Physical abuse, Classism, Mental illness, Stalking, and Cultural appropriation
kayleyhyde's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, and Infidelity
Moderate: Alcoholism, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Religious bigotry, and Racism
tina94's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Infidelity, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Fatphobia and Forced institutionalization
Post-Partum depression
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