A review by laurenleigh
Where We Go from Here by Lucas Rocha

emotional informative lighthearted 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

4.0

Where We Go From Here by Lucas Rocha is about three young gay Brazilian men navigating life with HIV, either in their own diagnosis or that of a loved one. It treads a fine line between being educational and feeling forced, and for the most part, it walks this line well. I would hope that we all know the basics of HIV, but I found myself learning more about what it’s actually like to live with it in today’s world. The most interesting storyline in my opinion was between Henrique and Victor, the former being HIV-positive, the latter being negative. Victor is definitely attracted to Henrique, but has to navigate through some of his own fears and prejudices towards the virus. I enjoyed that the characters were both likable and flawed, but sometimes they fell a little flat. There were just some lines here and there that felt underdeveloped or implausible, though this could be a reflection of the translation more than the original text.
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