Books matching: queer challenges in the 1950s
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- #1
Save:'We Could Be So Good' by Cat Sebastian is a sweet and heartwarming MM romance set in the 1950s in New York City. The story follows Nick, a gay city reporter, and Andy, a wealthy newspaper heir, as they fall in love while working together at a newspaper. beautifully captures the delicate and slow burn development of their relationship, set against the backdrop of the challenges faced by queer individuals in the 1950s. The writing style is engaging, with a focus on creating endearing characters and an interesting storyline that keeps readers engaged throughout.
- #2Pulpby:
Save:'Pulp' by Robin Talley is a novel that intricately weaves together multiple storylines set in the 1950s and 2017. The book follows characters exploring lesbian pulp fiction, queer history, and activism. Readers delve into the lives of Abby and Janet as they navigate relationships, self-discovery, and the impact of societal norms on LGBTQ individuals. Through the characters' journeys, the author sheds light on the struggles faced by queer individuals in different time periods, offering a blend of historical fiction and contemporary coming-of-age narratives. Talley's writing style presents a unique blend of storytelling that educates readers on LGBTQ history while captivating them with engaging characters and plotlines.
They’d just gotten back from a Starbucks run, and Abby kept darting looks at Linh out of the corner of her eye. They were sitting only inches apart on the lumpy old couch in the senior lounge, and as ... - #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.
