999 reviews for:

Idlewild

James Frankie Thomas

4.22 AVERAGE


very happy this exists. thanks to eda for lending to me ❤️
emotional funny reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
dark funny reflective
emotional medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Thomas captured the utter mortification of being a queer teen in a way that was deeply discomfiting, but well done. Idk that I could do it again, but I’m glad I did it once. 
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

nell & fay’s friendship gave me flashbacks. nell i love you ! her experience w homophobia from her mother was something that isn’t explored as often & i loved that it was touched upon.