A review by macca23
Real Life by Brandon Taylor

challenging dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

need to reread with a pen in hand because the way Brandon Taylor constructs his prose is masterful

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol