A review by teereadsbooks
The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta

challenging emotional hopeful 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? No

4.25

This was such a beautiful read. It's so real, raw, emotional, and yet so hopeful in the end. We get to ride along while we see Michael discover his identity from the time he is a child wishing for a Barbie for Christmas through to finding his drag persona in university. We get an inside look at the experiences of someone with intersectional identity as they go through the world. Michael is genuinely a shining star a world that isn't always very accepting, and he eventually discovers and accepts all that he is no matter what anyone else has to say about it. I loved this read. It's quick, but so packed full of depth and emotion. The writing style was especially unique to me, but I'm so glad I gave this story a try.