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Last Night at the Telegraph Club
by Malinda Lo
challenging
emotional
informative
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:
Yes
This definitely lived up to all the hype! It's not getting 5 full stars just because it was a bit slow moving in parts, but it was necessary to the overall storytelling. Lo just captures Lily's voice so accurately, and the timelines and everything felt so authentic and well-researched. This isn't a topic covered much (if at all) in young adult literature, and I definitely think it was a voice that needed to be heard.
Graphic: Homophobia, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Xenophobia
Moderate: Miscarriage, Police brutality
Minor: Forced institutionalization