A review by elysareadsitall
Tinderbox: The Untold Story of the Up Stairs Lounge Fire and the Rise of Gay Liberation by Robert W. Fieseler

5.0

"Tinderbox" is an excellent piece of true crime and LGBTQ+ history research. I had never heard of the Up Stairs Lounge fire until this book, and the author delves into why it is so little known. This book made me angry and sad, but it ends on a hopeful note. Many didn't receive the justice or answers they deserved after this tragedy, but it was heartening to see recognition at the end. The book is well researched and well written. I highly recommend it.