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A review by holliscsmith
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This was incredible! I learned so so much about the gay rights movement & AIDS activism in NYC and across the country, yet the plot flowed so well & it wasn’t a difficult read. This book should be getting way more attention!
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Police brutality