Rating: 4 stars

Format: Physical book

Genre: Literary fiction, historical fiction

This had a personal, conversational quality to it that made it feel like I was just sitting down and hearing someone’s life story. Isaac’s life story was interesting to read about, but it was his insights into the whys of his life that made this so captivating and meaningful. I loved the structure with the conversations with this therapist that were sprinkled throughout. It gave me a sense of growth as he pieced together key moments from his childhood and how they shaped him as an adult. 

Because of the conversational writing, this book was easy to read and I devoured it in about a day. Definitely worth reading for the discussions on blackness and queerness and because Isaac was such an enjoyable protagonist.