A review by ariya1
Blackass by A. Igoni Barrett

4.0

I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway and I'm so glad I won. Although it's taken me a while to write this review, my delay had nothing to do with how much I enjoyed reading this book. I read this book shortly after reading some epic tomes set in medieval times so I was a bit cautious about how I would be able to switch to such a different format. Make no mistake about the potency of this book based on its relatively slim size. It packed so much character development within such a short space without overwhelming me or confusing me. By the time I reached the end, I was a bit surprised but not really given how well Barrett really set the scene of the book and let the reader get to know the protagonist. This novel provides an interesting perspective into one man's journey through identity, culture, and socialization and is witty to boot. I highly recommend this book!