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A review by lennie_reads
Where We Go From Here by Lucas Rocha
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
'But knowing is not the same as feeling. Knowing is not living without the fear that things might go wrong.'
I loved this book;
It's set in Brazil, has multiple POV, queer characters, HIV rep, romance, friendships and community.
We follow Ian, Henrique and Victor and their experience with HIV.
Ian is 18 and we meet him as he is being diagnosed as HIV positive. In the clinic at the same time is Victor, who is getting a test after a guy he was seeing, Henrique, told him he was HIV positive and Henrique who is 21 and has been living with HIV for a few years now.
This book is so wonderful and nuanced and I loved how we saw all their experiences and how they challenged prejudices and misconceptions, even from the characters themselves about HIV and how you can transmit it.
This book is also super informative about HIV in general but also how HIV is treated in Brazil, all the technical terms around HIV as well as side affects of the medicines. I learnt sooo much from this book. It really is a must read.
I loved these characters and their relationships with their friends and siblings were wonderful.
It's heavy at times and sometimes you don't always agree with the characters but it's a great read and the translation is fantastic.
My only issue was near the end when we meet Henrique's ex boyfriend. The reasons behind his actions made no sense to me other than to show prejudice and then how the queer community can band together afterwards.
CW: hiv prejudice, homophobia, transphobia, medicine
I loved this book;
It's set in Brazil, has multiple POV, queer characters, HIV rep, romance, friendships and community.
We follow Ian, Henrique and Victor and their experience with HIV.
Ian is 18 and we meet him as he is being diagnosed as HIV positive. In the clinic at the same time is Victor, who is getting a test after a guy he was seeing, Henrique, told him he was HIV positive and Henrique who is 21 and has been living with HIV for a few years now.
This book is so wonderful and nuanced and I loved how we saw all their experiences and how they challenged prejudices and misconceptions, even from the characters themselves about HIV and how you can transmit it.
This book is also super informative about HIV in general but also how HIV is treated in Brazil, all the technical terms around HIV as well as side affects of the medicines. I learnt sooo much from this book. It really is a must read.
I loved these characters and their relationships with their friends and siblings were wonderful.
It's heavy at times and sometimes you don't always agree with the characters but it's a great read and the translation is fantastic.
My only issue was near the end when we meet Henrique's ex boyfriend. The reasons behind his actions made no sense to me other than to show prejudice and then how the queer community can band together afterwards.
CW: hiv prejudice, homophobia, transphobia, medicine
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Medical content