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A review by cameronboogieman
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys by Chris Fuhrman
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
“People think I’m understanding. I understand little. But I can bear almost anything, and that’s nearly as good”
Headline: It’s Complicated
I absolutely raced through this, devoured it if you will. It was completely engrossing. And written in a way I loved a lot. Lush with detail yet not flowery or purple. Alternating (and all at once) funny and tragic. The atmosphere and setting are vivid. The main character/narrator’s voice really came through. I feel like I really got to know these characters pretty well. Also Kieran was perfect casting as Tim in the film.
And then we get to the content. Lots of content here. I already discussed it with Mr. Morris and I don’t think I can unpack it all here so. Yeah it’s complicated. I will say it was interesting to read. But uncomfortable at points.
Rest in peace <character>
Headline: It’s Complicated
I absolutely raced through this, devoured it if you will. It was completely engrossing. And written in a way I loved a lot. Lush with detail yet not flowery or purple. Alternating (and all at once) funny and tragic. The atmosphere and setting are vivid. The main character/narrator’s voice really came through. I feel like I really got to know these characters pretty well. Also Kieran was perfect casting as Tim in the film.
And then we get to the content. Lots of content here. I already discussed it with Mr. Morris and I don’t think I can unpack it all here so. Yeah it’s complicated. I will say it was interesting to read. But uncomfortable at points.
Rest in peace <character>
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Physical abuse, Cursing, Death, Child abuse, Racism, and Child death
Moderate: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Incest, Self harm, Injury/Injury detail, Drug use, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Grief, Medical content, and Pedophilia
Graphic, Moderate, and Minor categories are loose, some could fit in other ones. Idk.
Yeah wow that’s a lot of content