A review by cooper_reads_books
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative 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? Yes

5.0

This is the first verse novel I’ve ever read and I loved every moment of it. I’ve never related to a novel more in my life. Having come out in college, the section and university made me want to laugh and cry all at once. The moments where Michael felt misunderstood as a child also felt validating a sad way. Seeing how Michael grows in his own self-expression was amazing. My top two poems from this novel are definitely “What It’s Like to be a Black Drag Artist (for those of you who aren’t)” and “ How to Come Out as Gay.”
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