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sirdoctor's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
klkreiling's review against another edition
5.0
Heartbreaking and transporting. I recommend watching Paris is Burning 1st is during - it inspired the author to write this book
pe_taa_'s review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The story tending to lag in the middle of the book but it picked up in the final third.
A famous house in the ballroom scene and intruiging to read a reminagining of characters.
A famous house in the ballroom scene and intruiging to read a reminagining of characters.
sydfitz24's review against another edition
5.0
somehow I had never heard of this book until just recently and it’s life changing and heartbreaking and written so perfectly. search trigger warnings before reading though.
autumnal30's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
brooke_lynn1118's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
thekatherinek's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
axylbird's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
2.5
PLEASE just watch Paris is Burning. This book is historical fiction about real people and you are better off watching their real interviews and moments in the film.
_nini's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
heyguysitsnicole's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
The House of Impossible Beauties hurts so good. Cassara's evocative prose pulls you in to the story and makes it impossible not to fall in love with his characters. With subject matter such as the AIDS epidemic, drug addiction, sex work, and what it meant to be gay and trans in the 80s, this book is an emotional rollercoaster that is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. It is most definitely worth the read.