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A review by the_true_monroe
Ziggy, Stardust and Me by James Brandon
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? No
4.25
This book was intense, sad (yet funny), and beautiful. I think despite how much was accomplished and complete/ resolved (and by complete/ resolved, I don’t mean ‘all is well and good’ but ‘okay, that answers that’) I felt there were many other characters I wanted to hear from again. I just feel like there were abrupt ‘tie-offs’ to a few side characters.
I think the variety of reactions to Jonathan and Web’s stories allows most queer people to relate on some level but it is really interesting to view with the historical and cultural lenses which are more specific to the characters, location and time period.
I have recently come to love queer historical fiction and books like this are why.
I think the variety of reactions to Jonathan and Web’s stories allows most queer people to relate on some level but it is really interesting to view with the historical and cultural lenses which are more specific to the characters, location and time period.
I have recently come to love queer historical fiction and books like this are why.
Graphic: Racism, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Bullying, Police brutality, Death of parent, Murder, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Torture, Violence, Alcoholism, Fire/Fire injury, Hate crime, Homophobia, Racial slurs, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Classism, Medical content, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Gaslighting, Genocide, Stalking, War, Abandonment, Drug use, Grief, Outing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Cultural appropriation