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A review by manon_misheck
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
One of my recent audiobooks, The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta, was highly recommended by bookstagram friends, and it was just as wonderful as I had heard it would be!
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What a beautiful story. This book weaved together self-discovery, exploration of sexuality, gender, and race, the experience of growing up, family, and friends. Coming out is different for every person, and it was a joy to follow Michael's discovery of what life can be like when you are truly able to be yourself. The author narrated the audiobook, and it was fantastic - I couldn't stop listening!
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What a beautiful story. This book weaved together self-discovery, exploration of sexuality, gender, and race, the experience of growing up, family, and friends. Coming out is different for every person, and it was a joy to follow Michael's discovery of what life can be like when you are truly able to be yourself. The author narrated the audiobook, and it was fantastic - I couldn't stop listening!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Sexual content
CW: consumption of alcohol and drugs by minors, bullying, homophobia, internalized homophobia, homophobic slurs, physical assault, domestic abuse, internalized racism, racial microaggressions, racial slurs, toxic masculinity, sexism, coming out themes, dubious consent, parental abandonment, poverty themes