Audiobook review disclaimer:
I process sound less clearly than text (trauma brain things), so my audiobook reviews tend to be shorter and more surface-level than my usual ones. I don’t take notes while listening, and I often come away with impressions rather than detailed analysis. Still, I’m committed to reviewing every single book I read, even when the format changes how I engage. This is my way of honoring the listening experience—with softness, presence, and care. Thanks for reading!

Review:
I absolutely adored this story. Cosby covers so much, and very little of it is easy to consume. The racism and homophobia in this book is virulent, but not a moment of it lacks purpose. Cosby's exploration of how two fathers, one white and one Black, reckon with the homophobia they inflicted on their sons was so powerful. I also truly enjoyed the dynamic between Ike and Billy Lee, how they talked through their ideas about race without punishing each other. This is not an easy read/listen by any means, but I found it as powerful as it was painful.