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A review by amandalorianxo
Just by Looking at Him by Ryan O'Connell
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
The last 20/25 percent ish made up for the major beginning bulk of this book. It felt too self-inserty for me and Elliot was not likable nor was he someone I could sympathize with. A cis white man who is immensely privileged in spite of his cerebral palsy... had problems I just couldn't fully understand. It was only towards the end when we meet Jonas that the author actually gave Elliot more of a human quality and I understood what he was trying to tell the readers when it came to disability rep and laws. Except, I wonder how the author feels when it comes to bipoc, trans and other concerns.
Graphic: Sexual content