Books matching: interracial gay relationship
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Save:The novel 'Unbroken' by Larry Benjamin is a heartfelt story that follows the lives of two men, Lincoln and Jose, as they navigate the challenges of being in an interracial and gay relationship spanning decades. The book beautifully captures the struggles and triumphs of their love, set against the backdrop of significant historical events. The author's writing style cleverly weaves together a tale of love, acceptance, and family, taking readers on a journey through time with the narrator, Lincoln.
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Save:'Memorial' by Bryan Washington is a novel that delves into the complex relationship between two men, Benson and Mike, living in Houston, Texas. The story unfolds as Mike's mother unexpectedly arrives from Japan just before he leaves to care for his estranged father in Osaka. The narrative alternates between the perspectives of the two men, exploring their struggles with family ties, cultural differences, and the challenges of their romantic relationship. The writing style is described as episodic, with short segments that shift the emotional direction of the book, providing a candid and authentic portrayal of the characters' lives and inner conflicts.
He’s cracking eggs by the stove, slipping yolks into a pair of pans. After they’ve settled, he salts them, drizzling mayonnaise with a few sprigs of oregano. Mike used to have this thing about srirach... - #3
Save:On the day Reggie Valentine graduates high school, he accidentally falls back in time to 1957 where he finds his grandma Gloria and her best friend Daniel who are also just graduating from high school in the same town. He confides in them and enlists their help to get back home, but after spending a few weeks with them, Reggie and Daniel fall in love, and Reggie isn't sure he wants to go back at all. The story takes place in the Chicago suburbs. Reggie is Black and experiences a lot of racism there, and he compares the racial injustice of the 50s to what is happening in the present day, acknowledging the advancements that have been made as well as how far we still have to go. The book also shows attitudes toward and treatment of queer people in the 50s, and there is no sugarcoating the social justice aspects of the story. There are also a lot of sweet, funny, and romantic moments that just made this book a joy to read. There are some incredibly heartbreaking and emotional parts that made me cry really hard while reading. The author does borrow a few ideas from Back to the Future and Outlander, but the story is all his own.
