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mansireanna's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
Such a cool thing for a library to put together, to use their collections to create something for the wider public to consume and learn about such a pivotal moment in queer history. Really appreciated the diversity of voices in here, and just being able to hear them unedited with the language that they were actually using in the 50s/60s/70s was refreshing. Learnt a lot.
knod78's review against another edition
3.0
This was more like 2.5 stars to me. This completes task 4: Read an LGBTQ+ history book of Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge.
I’ve often heard about the Stonewall riots and seen it on various movies and TV shows, but I never really knew the details about this famous riot that started a much needed movement. So, when I saw this book recommended for this task, I got excited. I should have read the fine print and description. This book was an anthology put together by the New York Public Library showcasing LBGTQ rights through various mediums, such as articles, interviews, letters, memoirs, etc. it was divided into three parts: Before Stonewall, During Stonewall, and after Stonewall. Oddly, the During Stonewall section had the least number of pages and chapters.
I’ve often heard about the Stonewall riots and seen it on various movies and TV shows, but I never really knew the details about this famous riot that started a much needed movement. So, when I saw this book recommended for this task, I got excited. I should have read the fine print and description. This book was an anthology put together by the New York Public Library showcasing LBGTQ rights through various mediums, such as articles, interviews, letters, memoirs, etc. it was divided into three parts: Before Stonewall, During Stonewall, and after Stonewall. Oddly, the During Stonewall section had the least number of pages and chapters.
technicolour's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
kebbymoxie's review against another edition
3.5
Had some good information and history but didn't feel cohesive which made it harder to read
amelody's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Violence, Racial slurs, Biphobia, Confinement, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Forced institutionalization, Classism, Sexism, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Colonisation, Drug abuse, Alcohol, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Religious bigotry, Drug use, and Dysphoria
bookwormed's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
An important collection of stories revolving around the Stonewall uprising. The book is devided into three parts: predating Stonewall, Stonewall itself, and after Stonewall. Some pieces I liked better than others, naturally. Personally, I really missed the bisexual representation in the book.
josephtrinidad115's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
so basically the cornerstones of the lgbt movement are the poc ls and ts.