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A review by joyfulfoodie
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed these characters and the historical depiction of both race issues and lgbtqia issues. It was less jarring to hear some of the arguments against being gay out of historical mouths than when you see them in modern social media posts. You can forgive their ignorance here, at a time when sexuality wasn’t really a thing and it was perceived as a sinful Choice instead of a piece of who you are.
The characters are lovable and evolve nicely through the book.
The characters are lovable and evolve nicely through the book.
Graphic: Chronic illness, Biphobia, Child abuse, Classism, Colonisation, Physical abuse, Death of parent, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Homophobia, and Racism
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Infidelity, Slavery, and Suicidal thoughts