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A review by srosen930
Gay Bar: Why We Went Out by Jeremy Atherton Lin
2.0
2.5 stars
I was VERY interested in this topic as a lot of queer spaces are declining as LGBTQ+ people are gaining acceptable in the greater society.
While the author touches on some points related to that topic, it was more of a narrative about all the boys he met in bars and clubs, and his personal experience. I would have liked to hear a lot more about why these bars are going away and what we can do to stop this phenomenon.
The book is split up by chapters that alternate between bars in London and California. I live in Chicago, and often literature overlooks Boystown here, which is a pretty vibrant scene. The biggest gay club (in square footage) is in Kansas (I believe, please don’t quote me...but I know it’s a Bible Belt state). NYC scene?? Hello?? I think the author would have benefited if his scope was broadened elsewhere other than the places where he lived. There are so many great communities that have queer spaces.
I liked the author’s tone of voice, though. He does have a real talent for writing.
I was VERY interested in this topic as a lot of queer spaces are declining as LGBTQ+ people are gaining acceptable in the greater society.
While the author touches on some points related to that topic, it was more of a narrative about all the boys he met in bars and clubs, and his personal experience. I would have liked to hear a lot more about why these bars are going away and what we can do to stop this phenomenon.
The book is split up by chapters that alternate between bars in London and California. I live in Chicago, and often literature overlooks Boystown here, which is a pretty vibrant scene. The biggest gay club (in square footage) is in Kansas (I believe, please don’t quote me...but I know it’s a Bible Belt state). NYC scene?? Hello?? I think the author would have benefited if his scope was broadened elsewhere other than the places where he lived. There are so many great communities that have queer spaces.
I liked the author’s tone of voice, though. He does have a real talent for writing.