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Friends of Dorothy: A Celebration of LGBTQ+ Icons by Alejandro Mogollo Díez, Anthony Uzarowski
informative
medium-paced
3.5
Friends of Dorothy is a coffee table-style of book that gives a surface-level introduction to some of the high-profile people that shaped queer culture. Actors and musicians that were part of the LGBTQIA+ community, believed to be closeted or fierce allies that book has an incredibly broad array of people spanning 100 years of entertainment.
While there is a lot of really interesting information throughout the pages, this is in no way a profile deep-dive. The language is extremely repetitive, with every second person being described as one the 'most iconic' and excessive use of the word 'camp'. Overall it's a great introduction to the entertainment industry that shaped the queer community. But if you are looking for a detailed look at the people discussed in this book, there are other alternatives that will likely be a better fit.
While there is a lot of really interesting information throughout the pages, this is in no way a profile deep-dive. The language is extremely repetitive, with every second person being described as one the 'most iconic' and excessive use of the word 'camp'. Overall it's a great introduction to the entertainment industry that shaped the queer community. But if you are looking for a detailed look at the people discussed in this book, there are other alternatives that will likely be a better fit.
Note: Review copy received from Penguin Random House. This does not impact opinions within this review.
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Transphobia, and Homophobia
→ trigger warnings: queermisia, HIV/AIDs