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A review by leahlovesloslibros
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I'm not usually a big poetry fan, but I heard a lot of good things about this book and the topic was of interest to me so I decided to try it.
I didn't love it, but I did enjoy it more than I typically would enjoy poetry. The story was beautifully told in sections, and the verse was easy to follow while still being poetic. I liked that it was written in chronological order as well. The talks of intersectionality were highly important and relevant, both for the characters in the story and in today's society overall. Given the right person and situation, I would recommend this book.
Rep: biracial gay MC, lesbian SC, non-binary SC
I didn't love it, but I did enjoy it more than I typically would enjoy poetry. The story was beautifully told in sections, and the verse was easy to follow while still being poetic. I liked that it was written in chronological order as well. The talks of intersectionality were highly important and relevant, both for the characters in the story and in today's society overall. Given the right person and situation, I would recommend this book.
Rep: biracial gay MC, lesbian SC, non-binary SC
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Homophobia, and Racism
Minor: Suicide