A review by katejoanna
Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

A book about learning and owning your identity and being brave, whether that’s sexuality, ethnicity, gender or general passions. 
That it’s okay to be who you are, to fear peoples judgement but voice your beliefs anyway. Some people will be supportive and accepting and some won’t, and it’s okay. 

This was sweet and interesting, everything I know about Armenian culture is now from this book, and I never realised how many well known celebrities are actually Armenian too. 
I enjoyed reading into the culture, little snippets of dialogue, sayings at the chapter headings, the food and history as well. Well balanced between being educational without being over the top and heavy/boring. 

What it lacks in writing skill it makes up for in warmth and honesty. 
 A little slow at times and I’m not personally a fan of the writing style, the narrative is also very chatty and rambling, with a lot of modern references. 
It would appeal to young adult readers, which could help a lot of them coming to terms with aspects of themselves. 

Overall a cute and very authentic read that was refreshing and interesting, I enjoyed reading it. 

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