A review by ameliahelene
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Newson uses 80s queer politics as a backdrop to a beautiful narrative about loss and love and political action. His use of important historical moments and people made the text feel so real and heartbreaking. Definitely recommend if you want to know more about queer political history, but you’re not much of a non-fiction reader. 
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