A review by dusty_folds
Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution by David Carter

4.0

This in-depth analysis of the pivotal moment that marked the beginning of the modern Gay Rights movement is a must-read for anyone who thinks they know about the Stonewall Riots. I learned so much about the events leading up to the riots as well as the aftermath of the two-day event. Several things I thought I knew about Stonewall were challenged by Carter's research. The beginning of the book can get bogged down with its history of many people involved in the Stonewall Riots. The downside of this is that I forgot so much of that biographical information by the time the riots actually took place in the narrative. I think the strength of the book is its description of the riots and the aftermath because while the riots were noteworthy, what happened after that June weekend in 1969 ensured that they became the historical milestone they were instead of simply a footnote in history.