A review by cicimaee
Queer by William S. Burroughs

I wish I had read this before reading any other Burroughs. I think I'll be coming at him from a different, more understanding angle next time. Most of his writing feels like honesty spared the expense of vulnerability. This is deeply vulnerable and a real insight to his internal self. It's also a fascinating look at how most (even the most out) gay men lived and viewed and experienced their own sexuality in the 20th century. Also in contrast to his other work, it balances several emotional elements with success. One moment you're laughing with Lee, then you're disgusted by his attraction to boys, then you pity him when Allerton shoves his arm off.