A review by catalyst226
My Government Means to Kill Me by Rasheed Newson

challenging emotional informative medium-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? No

5.0

A fictional memoir of a young, black, gay man that moved from Indianapolis to New York City at the height of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Truly a deep dive into the activists and culture of the time and a fantastic read. The author includes a lot of footnotes that I found incredibly informative (and had the opportunity to ask the author about!)