A review by macca23
Real Life by Brandon Taylor

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

need to reread with a pen in hand because the way Brandon Taylor constructs his prose is masterful

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Rape, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Child abuse, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Vomit, Death of parent, Grief, Alcohol, Violence, and Physical abuse