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Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons
John Paul Brammer
4.06 AVERAGE
1.05k reviews for:
Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons
John Paul Brammer
4.06 AVERAGE
In John Paul’s defense, I haven’t read his advice column(s) previously so this review might be unfair but….there’s not a lot here. Just musings that don’t really make me feel any kind of way. *shrug*
I did laugh a few times, thus the second star.
I did laugh a few times, thus the second star.
While I really liked this book, I walked away feeling like Brammer was not fully forthcoming with his readers. I don’t think he “owes” it to readers to share every aspect of his life but I still felt like there were gaps in the narrative that made for a disjointed reading experience.
There's something to be said about books that correctly capture the difficulties and joys of being a queer PoC. JP Branner does just that.
With the Q&A layout, JP finds a way to shape his memoir around themes that are relevant to others, while also positioning his memoir as a point of reference and not an end-all be-all experience for all queer PoC. While JP does discuss the difficulties that come with being a gay Mexican-American man, he also acknowledges his privilege and discusses some gay men's misogynistic views.
Overall, a great and engaging read - totally recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley & Simon and Schuster for the advanced copy.
With the Q&A layout, JP finds a way to shape his memoir around themes that are relevant to others, while also positioning his memoir as a point of reference and not an end-all be-all experience for all queer PoC. While JP does discuss the difficulties that come with being a gay Mexican-American man, he also acknowledges his privilege and discusses some gay men's misogynistic views.
Overall, a great and engaging read - totally recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley & Simon and Schuster for the advanced copy.
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Hola Papi offers a hilarious glimpse into the life of a modern, gay millennial, packed with relatable moments & full of wisdom, reading like a heart to heart with your best friend.
Full disclosure - I wasn't a follower of JP's prior to picking up Hola Papi; however, after finishing, he's definitely gained a new fan! I loved the way he structured the book - each chapter is set up as a question being asked to JP's advice column, "Hola Papi" (a real Grindr-based column, a play on the stereotypical name gay white men would call him on the apps). Within each chapter, the questions are answered through stories highlighting various moments throughout JP's life, moments primarily dealing with race & sexuality. I was surprised by some of the topics brought up - CW if you're triggered by bullying, sexual assault, & suicide - but these are real struggles faced by a number of gay men & are important discussions to be having. JP seamlessly weaves between moments of heartbreak & moments of joy, he's truly a talented writer & I feel humbled to have gotten to learn more about these aspects of his life.
I highly recommend this, especially if you're looking to hear from voices within the community that aren't often represented! Thank you so much to John Paul Brammer, NetGalley, & Simon & Schuster for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Full disclosure - I wasn't a follower of JP's prior to picking up Hola Papi; however, after finishing, he's definitely gained a new fan! I loved the way he structured the book - each chapter is set up as a question being asked to JP's advice column, "Hola Papi" (a real Grindr-based column, a play on the stereotypical name gay white men would call him on the apps). Within each chapter, the questions are answered through stories highlighting various moments throughout JP's life, moments primarily dealing with race & sexuality. I was surprised by some of the topics brought up - CW if you're triggered by bullying, sexual assault, & suicide - but these are real struggles faced by a number of gay men & are important discussions to be having. JP seamlessly weaves between moments of heartbreak & moments of joy, he's truly a talented writer & I feel humbled to have gotten to learn more about these aspects of his life.
I highly recommend this, especially if you're looking to hear from voices within the community that aren't often represented! Thank you so much to John Paul Brammer, NetGalley, & Simon & Schuster for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
very sweet! the most beautiful lobster in the lobster tank