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A review by martuchi
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Overall, the love story is, well, lovely. I think Alex and Henry make up an amazing couple, with a great and believable dynamic. You simply are able to route for them since the first moment they interact; it was enjoyable to read their evolution and depth (considering their social roles lmao).
However, I thought the political aspects of the novel were soooo boring. Maybe it’s because I’m not American nor British, but I couldn’t care less about their struggles. I came to read an unrealistic story about two boys falling in love, yet I found a political race in the middle of it.
Also, White American authors have a thing where they feel entitled to write about diversity (and the problems that the minorities have) and it feels so weird and fake. I’m not saying it’s disrespectful, because as a Latin American woman I didn’t feel like that was the case, but it did feel strange. I guess I just grew bored with the constant remarks about US’ problems with racism and homophobia when I live and am involved with a group of people who never face those problems.
Conclusion, Americans are weird and need to touch some grass.
Really liked the book tho.
However, I thought the political aspects of the novel were soooo boring. Maybe it’s because I’m not American nor British, but I couldn’t care less about their struggles. I came to read an unrealistic story about two boys falling in love, yet I found a political race in the middle of it.
Also, White American authors have a thing where they feel entitled to write about diversity (and the problems that the minorities have) and it feels so weird and fake. I’m not saying it’s disrespectful, because as a Latin American woman I didn’t feel like that was the case, but it did feel strange. I guess I just grew bored with the constant remarks about US’ problems with racism and homophobia when I live and am involved with a group of people who never face those problems.
Conclusion, Americans are weird and need to touch some grass.
Really liked the book tho.