Reviews

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

joana_stormblessed's review against another edition

5.0

I mean this was just something else. I usually don't click with books written in verse but this one I loved. And whilst I am neither queer nor black, I could relate to this so much because of the sentiment of being not being X enough for this country or Y enough for this one. Having been borne in Luxembourg to a Portuguese family I was not Luxembourgish enough in Luxembourg nor was I Portuguese enough in Portugal. I could also relate to the topic of paternal abandonment. very touching very beautiful

juanitad15's review

3.0

Maybe I should reread this w a physical copy? Idk I just didn’t connect with the main character as much as I would’ve hoped and the whole story felt a little... disproportionate? The fact that I didn’t know this was in verse until I finished it may have contributed.

slowa_w_filizance's review

4.0

Pięknie poruszony temat tożsamości bohatera jako czarnego, homoseksualnego chłopaka, który odnajduje swoje miejsce na świecie. Jednak czegoś mi zabrakło, miałam wrażenie, że wiele wątków w tej książce zostało ledwie liźniętych. Liczyłam na więcej dragu

emkreads's review

5.0

I cannot believe how good this book was. I'm seriously impressed and I wanna read what the author comes with next because DAMN that was good

a_leo_reading's review against another edition

5.0

The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta is a beautifuly written verse novel that explores the complicated and intricate journey of understanding identity.

"When it's time to go onstage,
know that you're not ready but
this is not about being ready,
it's not even about being fierce,
or fearless, it's about being free."

It is a fresh new look at a coming of age story from early childhood into the early 20s of a young mixed gay man. Who not only struggles to understand his queer identity but also his racial identity. Through the art of drag, literature, and friendships Mike slowly beings to understand what it means for him to exist.

The novel is perfectly paced and has a  beautiful journey.

Also it is fierce all hell.

doremi_reads's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

kalex466's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I loved this book! I connected with it on a personal level and It inspired me to begin writing my own poetry. 

jassi1900's review

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

lesemensch's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

coco_loco33's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0