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tiannagripp's review against another edition
4.0
Enjoyable, in the way that heartbreaking books can be enjoyable. I think we need more books that showcase vulnerability and hurt and how it shows up in Black men. How body image hurts them too. I don’t personally hear a lot of Black men discussing their bodies and the hurt that they carry within them. Their shame and their disappointment in those that they love and how that ties in with every single thing else that they carry. This book was refreshing. I love hearing people admit their mistakes as much as I enjoy hearing their triumphs. Kiese had so many of both and I know I couldn’t be that raw myself. It was inspiring.
katiems1313's review against another edition
5.0
Kiese Laymon is one of the most stunning, brilliant writers that I have ever encountered. This book floored me. One of the best things I've ever read. Can't wait to read everything else he's ever written.
rfendrich's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
maryanneross's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful, gritty, and heart-wrenching. One of those books that moves you and makes you feel something. It is s not for the faint of heart or faint of mind. Absorbing, raw, honest.
captainsunbeam's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
5.0