Expectation: An unflinching queer coming of age story.
Reality: Darker and more disturbing than I imagined but also oddly captivating.
All tagged autobiography
Gender Queer – Maia Kobabe
I found Maia Kobabe’s exploration of gender, sexuality and pronouns to be informative and well done.
On Cats – Charles Bukowski
If you’re a fan of Bukowski, this collection is likely a must read as it features many previously unpublished works. But if you’re a cat lover looking for saccharine sweet stories, you won’t find them here.
The Bell Jar – Sylvia Plath
A gorgeously written but heartbreakingly real portrayal of a woman grappling with mental illness who desperately wants a way out – either by her own hand or through treatment.