Thank you to Netgalley, Penguin Group Dutton, and Tiny Reparations Books for the ARC of Rage: On Being Queer, Black, Brilliant . . . and Completely Over It in exchange for an honest review. I liked this! I'm a big fan of Lester Fabian Brathwaite, I think he's such a brilliant writer and I'll read his opinion on just about any topic. Rage is a collection of ten essays that detail his observations on Blackness, queerness, race, sexuality, society, and culture. His views on America and the obsession with white supremacy in an almost cult-like way are opinions that I agree with and see daily. The chapter "Gifted" stuck out to me because what does it mean to be young, Black, and gifted in America anyway? What do we get out of it? I enjoyed the book's second half more than the first, which explains this rating. It's not that I thought the first half was bad, it was heading for a "DNF" and I cannot forget that. Ultimately, this is a 3.5 read for me. Some of the more personal views and preferences are where I disagree with him and it took me out of it but his analysis of the world as a whole is so sharp, witty, and on point.

"Rage" by Lester Fabian Brathwaite is a powerful and thought-provoking read. Brathwaite's raw and unapologetic voice shines through as he explores the intersection of queerness and Blackness. While the book is brief, its impact is profound, leaving readers with much to ponder about identity, resilience, and liberation. Highly recommended for those seeking an authentic and urgent perspective on contemporary issues.

My thoughts were inspired this was a 5 star for me I loved everything about this. I love when people open up their lives and personal experiences in their memoirs for us to read. Everyone’s life is different so it’s always eye opening and a Beautiful experience.