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A review by bequibuho
Freakboy by Kristin Elizabeth Clark
4.0
This is the first book I have read that was told in verse. It was a bit confusing to read at first, it took me a little while to get used to the rhythm. I liked that this book was told through multiple POVs.
We learn about Angel. A transwoman working at an LGBT center. We learned about her home life and how she struggled for years. We also see Brendan’s girlfriend’s POV as well. Vanessa turned to be a more of a complex character than I initially gave her credit for. That being said she wasn’t my favorite character and I mostly found her to be self-centered and insecure.
My heart broke for Brendan. He was struggling to come to terms with how he felt. He was constantly tormented by his teammates and coach. When he was called girl’s names or had his manhood questioned, he internalized all those emotions. He didn’t know what to do about his wishing to be more feminine.
I really liked how the book focused on Brendan finding the name for how he feels and being able to voice it. It isn’t a perfect book but it captured Brendan’s fears and insecurities in a way that would resonate with all readers.
I give this book a B.
We learn about Angel. A transwoman working at an LGBT center. We learned about her home life and how she struggled for years. We also see Brendan’s girlfriend’s POV as well. Vanessa turned to be a more of a complex character than I initially gave her credit for. That being said she wasn’t my favorite character and I mostly found her to be self-centered and insecure.
My heart broke for Brendan. He was struggling to come to terms with how he felt. He was constantly tormented by his teammates and coach. When he was called girl’s names or had his manhood questioned, he internalized all those emotions. He didn’t know what to do about his wishing to be more feminine.
I really liked how the book focused on Brendan finding the name for how he feels and being able to voice it. It isn’t a perfect book but it captured Brendan’s fears and insecurities in a way that would resonate with all readers.
I give this book a B.