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A review by thelovelylibrarylady
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I had high hopes for this one as I have been on a historical fiction kick recently and have always enjoyed stories that amplify queer experiences. While the prose was beautiful, Last Night At The Telegraph Club, lacked focus. I did not understand the author’s choice to include the chapters from the perspective of the parents and the high number of social issues - including homophobia, racism, immigration, the rise of Communism, and Asian-American-specific cultural experiences - made the story feel murky.