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Beijing Story by Tongzhi, 北京同志, Mario Fortunato, Lucia Regola, Beijing Tongzhi
1 review
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