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A review by rainb0wreads
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Did I ever think I’d be crying over black men who do drag? No
Did i ever think reading a single verse book would give me an intense superiority complex? No
Did I ever think I’d be as invested in this book as I am? No
Did all 3 of those things happen? Hehe yeah
Anyway, I’m head over heels for this book.
Dean Atta has created a masterpiece and I just can’t say enough good things about this book. I love it. That’s literally it. I love it.
Did i ever think reading a single verse book would give me an intense superiority complex? No
Did I ever think I’d be as invested in this book as I am? No
Did all 3 of those things happen? Hehe yeah
Anyway, I’m head over heels for this book.
Dean Atta has created a masterpiece and I just can’t say enough good things about this book. I love it. That’s literally it. I love it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism