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A review by toffishay
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
What a sweet and emotional read! I absolutely loved following Lily's journey and I learned so much about a time in American life that I am not very familiar with. I never thought that I was one for historical fiction, but this book may have changed my mind. I also loved the insight into Lily's family too. Really, her whole world feels so real and honest. It can make it difficult to read about Lily's tough times because they feel so real. I want to return to this story again and again though. It's hard, but it's real.
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Xenophobia, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism, Toxic friendship, Classism, and Miscarriage
Minor: War, Sexism, Racial slurs, Outing, Gaslighting, Forced institutionalization, and Drug use