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chandle5's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Homophobia and Xenophobia
louise010's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
leahlovesloslibros's review
5.0
I listened to the audio book, which is narrated by Tan himself, and I really loved it. I typically try to find memoirs that are read by the author, as I find the experience of listening to them tell their own story to be more personal than hearing it told by someone else. Hearing Tan recall childhood memories, especially painful ones such as being bullied for being brown (his word), are so powerful and heart-wrenching. Coming out was also something that was difficult for him, as there were certain cultural expectations placed on him by his traditional Muslim Pakistani family and culture.
Listening to Tan tell the story of starting and running his own businesses, as well as meeting his husband and the progression of their relationship, was both interesting and inspiring. Among his own story, Tan would insert advice on career, love, and just being authentically you. I really enjoyed that this book was not necessarily told completely in chronological order; rather, it was broken up by topics. Sometimes reading memoirs that are told chronologically gets a little dry, in my opinion. This book was told loosely in chronological order, but each chapter read as its own section, which made it almost like short stories. Personally, I love reading memoirs told in this way, so that was a big win for me.
I love Queer Eye, and I absolutely plan to read the book written by the Fab Five as well, but hearing Tan's story individually with bits of the show sprinkled in here and there was such a wonderful way to start my Pride Month 2021 reading.
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Bullying, and Xenophobia
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
thatsssorachael's review against another edition
3.5
I did have a lot of fun, especially listening to that accent. I recommend the audiobook, for the bonus content alone. It has Antoni in it, do yourself a favour and listen.
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Violence
smithy361's review against another edition
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Racism
jmeslener's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Racial slurs
alinarburwitz's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Homophobia
jainnyreads's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Homophobia, Islamophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts
peterllewelyn's review against another edition
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Violence