Reviews tagging 'Rape'

All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

68 reviews

kaynova's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

"You sometimes don't know you exist until you realize someone like you existed before." - George M. Johnson, All Boys Aren't Blue.

I had the liberty to read this book by audio version and reading along with the e-book version that kindle unlimited has, and I am so grateful for it because every other paragraph, I had to pause the audiobook to write down the amazing quotes from George. His words are simplistic but holds so much meaning that I found myself crying a few times within the passage, because I get him, I see him. As a black queer person myself, it's easy to identify with him and understand his experiences though me and him are a generation apart from each other. The upbringings of a black child is so universal and cultural between us that in some parts I was like "is he talking about me and my family" or how much we devalue our queerness because of societal norms that I felt seen or I didn't have the language for quite yet.

Though I know this book is banned, I hope any young audience finds this and have place for it their homes because everyone wants to be seen by someone just like them, and George M. Johnson makes sure he reminds everyone you can find a friend in him.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Homophobia, and Rape

thebabybookworm's review against another edition

emotional informative sad fast-paced

5.0

This was an incredible memoir. It was raw and vulnerable, bold and informative. This is a good book for everyone. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Violence, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Classism, Transphobia, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Racism, Death, Bullying, Sexual content, Incest, Toxic relationship, Rape, Racial slurs, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Emotional abuse

bessadams's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Outing, Racism, Chronic illness, Cursing, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Rape

achay91's review against another edition

emotional inspiring fast-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Rape, Sexual assault, Bullying, Racial slurs, and Transphobia

Moderate: Deadnaming, Death, Cancer, Drug use, and Grief

Minor: Dysphoria and Outing

j_hornick's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

Minor: Outing

An important book for Black queer youth and for those who love, educate, and work with them.

margaret_rose_reads123's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

All Boys Aren’t Blue is a beautiful and important memior/manifesto. This story is absolutely essential for queer young adults to see important representation. I can imagine it is especially impactful for black queer young adults as well! I laughed, i cried, i had my heart broken and repaired!!! An emotional roller coaster! Check trigger warnings for graphic and explicit content before reading. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Homophobia, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Violence and Death

Read content and trigger warnings before reading!! If you can handle the content, this story is worth the read!!

brittpetersonmarx's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape

jraley_writes's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Racism, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Rape, and Bullying

vrhayes08's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Incest, and Homophobia

Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, and Terminal illness

Minor: Outing

parasolcrafter's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

i never really know what to say abt memoirs because theyre such a raw form of storytelling and i dont want it to sound like im criticizing someones life, but this book was so raw and painful in parts that all i can really say is thank you to author and i can only hope this book falls into others peoples hands as i can see it being something a lot of people will need 💖💖💖

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Alcohol, Grief, Sexual content, Racism, Rape, Death, Homophobia, Incest, Child abuse, Violence, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Sexual assault, Bullying, Cursing, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Transphobia