A review by fragrant_stars
Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Such a moving and powerful read. It gets dark in several places, highlighting  how difficult life was for people who were different during the 60's and 70's. It makes one grateful to be alive today- and grateful for all the brave folks who fought and died and survived to create the kinder world we live in now. And it makes one determined too, to pass it onward, and continue their fight for the children of today and tomorrow.

The characters are so vivid, so flawed and so beautiful. They feel real. And Jess Goldberg's internal dialogue about gender and sexuality resonates across time and culture in a way that makes one ache. 
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