A review by figsx
Memorial by Bryan Washington

3.0

Washington's style of writing had me confused at the beginning, only due to lack of quotes for who is talking or when there is narrative versus internal thoughts. But, I quickly caught on and actually preferred this style of story telling. We learn about Benson and Mike as individuals who are probably in love, but don't know much of their own relationship. This possibly was due to their hard upbringings based on their sexuality and their lack of parental love to some extent. I wasn't sure how I felt about Benson and Mike's relationship, as they at times described possible DV? However, I do love the POV from each one and how they emotionally grow. We see Mike receive some closure on his Father's lack of presence and Benson rebuilding a relationship he may have never had with his father. Through both characters, we see the mistrust there is on male figures, possibly, and the growth of their relationships. However, the ending being so vague and open to interpretation was where I felt there could have been some closure for both characters. Nonetheless, I am a fan of this book.