Book review: A careful depiction of racism and homosexuality in history

For a work of fiction to address problems like homophobia and racism within the contexts of society and the law, a writer must be careful to provide a really good story to carry the weight of the propaganda or political protest
Book review: A careful depiction of racism and homosexuality in history

Marlo by Jay Carmichael

Sun, 08 Jan, 2023 - 10:00
Josephine Fenton

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