A review by carlottaione
Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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? It's complicated

5.0

this book beautifully encapsulates the reality of coming into queerness at a young age, while the world around you is completely in turmoil. i loved the writing from the perspective of a young child, because i felt like it was actually done really well, and didn't feel like an adult who had no idea how children were like. the writing was engaging and beautiful, and the book was a total page turner.