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oddreads_nicolestins's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
I am simply wowed by this memoir! Jones literally has poured so much hurt and self-realization on the page, I was right there with him searching myself with the same questions! I really liked how he split it up in chapters, with years/months to guide us through his major moments/memories. But look, Saeed Jones really tore me up with this one. Especially the parts including his mother and grandmother- that weird place where you are technically estranged but still deeply interdependent, especially in times of financial or emotional distress. WHEW if you haven't read this and you're a memoir person like me, get your hands on it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Medical content, Religious bigotry, Alcohol, Bullying, Death of parent, and Sexual violence
Minor: Blood, Confinement, Car accident, Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Excrement, and Suicidal thoughts
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