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A review by nova123
Real Life by Brandon Taylor
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Made me cry on the train as well. Very beautiful written book with an extremely emotional depiction of the life of a black gay man in the Midwest ... but also so unhopeful at the end that I'm not sure if I would recommend it 💀
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Racism, Rape, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia, Vomit, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity, and Classism