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Beijing Story by Tongzhi, 北京同志, Mario Fortunato, Lucia Regola, Beijing Tongzhi
2 reviews
lizabethswann's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The main character of this book is nearly unbearable and yet I had so much sympathy for him? A well-paced and unexpected novel which traces the complicated nature of queer relationships in late-80s, early-90s Beijing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Violence, Xenophobia, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol
samothraces's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
Minor: Racism, Rape, and Xenophobia