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A review by blvckboyinparis
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-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
5.0
since i have come out i have been reading more novels about queer main characters. i've read this before but it hits differently now. it's more in your face but in a good way. michael is every bit the black flamingo he performs on stage.
artist. poet. intellectual. lover. son. friend. brother. gay. black. greek-cypriot. beautiful.
so very, very beautiful.
artist. poet. intellectual. lover. son. friend. brother. gay. black. greek-cypriot. beautiful.
so very, very beautiful.
Graphic: Homophobia and Racism
Moderate: Sexual violence and Abandonment