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A review by sinaprst
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
the slow-burn in this is immaculate and i think i`ve never read a sweeter and more perfect first kiss scene
honestly, i´ve rarely been moved by a story that much. the characters really resonated with me and all i ever want for them is to be happy. this did not feel like "just a book" but a real story with real people and real problems.
I would also highly recommend reading the author`s note in the end as it shows just how much research has gone into this. it also helps to understand the circumstances around the story even better, especially if you´re someone like me, a 21 y/o european, who thus barely knows anything about the experience of chinese-americans and/or queer people in the US, especially San Francisco, in the 1950s.
all in all a 5/5 star read for me for sure and defintely a new favourite
honestly, i´ve rarely been moved by a story that much. the characters really resonated with me and all i ever want for them is to be happy. this did not feel like "just a book" but a real story with real people and real problems.
I would also highly recommend reading the author`s note in the end as it shows just how much research has gone into this. it also helps to understand the circumstances around the story even better, especially if you´re someone like me, a 21 y/o european, who thus barely knows anything about the experience of chinese-americans and/or queer people in the US, especially San Francisco, in the 1950s.
all in all a 5/5 star read for me for sure and defintely a new favourite
recommende reading ambience: https://youtu.be/9WamZPMt_ic?si=HK1aL0SnzQsFA7KH
Graphic: Racial slurs, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Outing, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: War, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol
Minor: Miscarriage