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A review by no_prince_here
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.25
It’s unfortunate I didn’t vibe with the writing style, because HOLY SHIT this book is fantastic.
It really fixed almost every problem I had with LGBTQIA+ rep in media. Plus, the Greek/Cypriot representation is well executed and very realistic. I won’t speak on the mixed/black rep, since I haven’t had such experiences myself being white, but it seemed to be really well handled, and what else could you expect from an author of colour?
The one problem I had with it was a lot of things the reader was just told instead of shown, but I don’t believe we missed anything too important.
I probably won’t be reading Dean Atta again, just because I don’t vibe with this writing style, but it’s certainly unique and I’m very happy I read this.
This copy was gifted to me by the amazing Simone (aka Beyond Bookish) and I’m seriously SO thankful! Go check her out on booktube and bookstagram @beyond_bookish, she is incredible!🖤💗
It really fixed almost every problem I had with LGBTQIA+ rep in media. Plus, the Greek/Cypriot representation is well executed and very realistic. I won’t speak on the mixed/black rep, since I haven’t had such experiences myself being white, but it seemed to be really well handled, and what else could you expect from an author of colour?
The one problem I had with it was a lot of things the reader was just told instead of shown, but I don’t believe we missed anything too important.
I probably won’t be reading Dean Atta again, just because I don’t vibe with this writing style, but it’s certainly unique and I’m very happy I read this.
This copy was gifted to me by the amazing Simone (aka Beyond Bookish) and I’m seriously SO thankful! Go check her out on booktube and bookstagram @beyond_bookish, she is incredible!🖤💗