Reviews

A Dutiful Boy: A Memoir of a Gay Muslim's Journey to Acceptance by Mohsin Zaidi

neelamds's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

aaliya87's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.25

kiraascottie's review against another edition

5.0

This was an incredibly written memoir that was touching, devastating and heartwarming. A true testament of familial love, an exploration of beliefs and cultural views that intersect with the intrinsic parental unconditional love towards their children, grief, classism and so much more. I adored this so much and will hold this dear to my heart for a long time. Instant recommendation to everyone and anyone!

vampire_burrito's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

fernanddas's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

5.0

starkva's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely adored this book. It was really well-written. It was painful and raw but so beautiful. Mohsin's family were a spectacular cast of people, and his story was well worth reading. He is a truly inspirational person, having gone on such a journey and now using his platform to advocate for and support others. I am teary but satisfied. Fantastic book.

nicjohnston's review against another edition

4.0

The poignant and beautifully written memoir of Mohsin Zaidi, which is an utterly compelling read.

Mohsin comes from a devoutly Muslim background and had the weight of cultural expectation on his shoulders. As oldest son, he should have been first to marry and start a family. However, in his formative years Mohsin struggled with the fact that he was gay. While battling his inner turmoils he goes on a journey from local comprehensive to Oxford, to magic circle law firm to the criminal bar.

A thought provoking and often harrowing account. I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by the author which adds an extra authenticity. Highly recommended.

reading_sometimes's review against another edition

medium-paced

3.5

The first book that I've read for fun in 2024. It was a little too descriptive for me, but it was a good read. 

m_taha52's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Absolutely enjoyed reading this book. As a gay Muslim, I found a lot of parallels between his life and mine.

shadowrocks8's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

Fantastic memoir, incredibly emotional and ultimately uplifting