Read by Will Malloy and Kyle Lukoff
This popped up on Libby and I figured I would give it a try. I'm glad I did. A queer cast with a trans protagonist working with Jewish mythology - it's quite the mix and it works. I love the way that A, the main character, fights his demons, both literally and figuratively. It has its moments of "Why are you doing that?" but that's middle grade fiction, isn't it? People make odd choices; especially those of the teenage persuasion. Then again, these characters are facing, unfortunately, very real consequences, even if they're supernaturally motivated. It reminded me a little of AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH US, though not even close to the level of graphic language and violence that White gives us. I'd be interested in reading more by Lukoff.
Quotes:
4.5/5
This popped up on Libby and I figured I would give it a try. I'm glad I did. A queer cast with a trans protagonist working with Jewish mythology - it's quite the mix and it works. I love the way that A, the main character, fights his demons, both literally and figuratively. It has its moments of "Why are you doing that?" but that's middle grade fiction, isn't it? People make odd choices; especially those of the teenage persuasion. Then again, these characters are facing, unfortunately, very real consequences, even if they're supernaturally motivated. It reminded me a little of AND HELL FOLLOWED WITH US, though not even close to the level of graphic language and violence that White gives us. I'd be interested in reading more by Lukoff.
Quotes:
- "Bonds formed through struggle are both stronger and more fragile than any other [...]"
- "No one is ever the right person to change the course of history. No one should have to be."
- "You are the only human being, in the long history of mankind, to be born to your parents, to this place, in this body, in this moment, with this mind, which makes you the same as every human being who has ever lived: unique and irreplaceable."
- "It is not on you to complete the work but neither are you free to desist from it." (Rabbi Tarfon)
- "I knew who I was and I knew that I was real; not just real, but necessary. Important. Irreplaceable. Holy."
4.5/5
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