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Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green
9 reviews
alyssa_s10's review against another edition
4.75
Moreover, the author's dedication to honoring the victims' lives is evident throughout the book. Green takes great care to tell their stories with empathy and respect, giving them a voice that resonates beyond their untimely deaths. This approach not only humanizes the victims but also sheds light on their diverse backgrounds, dreams, and aspirations, making their loss even more poignant.
While the book is undeniably gripping and insightful, the intricate details and the number of individuals involved can sometimes make it a bit challenging to keep track of the entire narrative. However, this is a minor drawback in an otherwise exceptional work.
Overall, "Last Call" is a remarkable blend of true crime and historical narrative that both educates and moves the reader. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of queer history and the personal stories behind a dark chapter in New York City's past.
Graphic: Police brutality, Murder, and Outing
Minor: Alcoholism and Alcohol
erinkellyreads's review against another edition
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Biphobia, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Vomit, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Outing, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
jmross10's review against another edition
I think it was very well written and does not suffer from timeline confusion many historical nonfiction books do. It follows the narrative in a mostly linear fashion which makes it easier for readers to follow.
Green did a good job of explaining the circumstances around the murders but also, in my opinion, trying to make these men more than just victims. He took the time to tell their life story separate from their tragic deaths which is so important. It forces readers to remember they are people and not just another name on the page.
There is an air of mystery around the outcome which Green handles well. Not for the sake of monopolizing on the unknown but because that’s where it makes the most sense in the narrative. Once they start looking for legitimate suspects, the information about those individuals (including the guilty parties) is revealed.
As a whole, I think it did a good job recounting the events. It had some information about forensics practices but didn’t overwhelm the reader with it. The historical context was helpful for those who didn’t have that information without being dry or feeling alienating. There was discussion of politics and society as well that made the history more fleshed out than just dates. Lastly, the commentary from his interviewees was well used and distributed throughout the book. It felt like a cohesive narrative and not just a hodge podge of other people’s work.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, Blood, Murder, Outing, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Infidelity, Mental illness, Racism, Suicide, Police brutality, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
bi_n_large's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Mental illness, Transphobia, and Police brutality
Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
ckbarnard_0317's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Torture, Police brutality, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Murder, and Outing
alylentz's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Gun violence, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder
wherethewildreadsare's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Biphobia, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, and Murder
caseythereader's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Death, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Kidnapping, and Grief