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Das Haus der unfassbar Schönen by Joseph Cassara, Stephan Kleiner

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

My head is still reeling from finishing this. Not only did this book completely emotionally break me, it did so while completely immersing me in the atmosphere of the era and in the lives of the characters. This book goes between perspectives, showing the lives of several gay men and trans women as they begin to weave together and fray apart through time. While many parts of the book are peppered with wit, it does not shy away from the dark realities of queer people during the 80's and 90's. There are so many nuances to Cassara's writing throughout the story, details that he changes as time passes that really makes the story more immersive and more devastating. From setting to characters to theme, this is a brilliant work of art and a beautiful homage to those we have lost. 
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