Kyle's review
Freak Show
by James St. James
Kyle's review
Freak Show by James St. James
Kyle's review
rating:
The character Billy Bloom is not only gay, but he’s a drag queen. And we aren’t talking a vanilla Liza Minelli impersonator. She’s like Zelda Fitzgerald – after she burned to death in a fire. She’s Carrie covered in pig blood. Billy is so over the top, fabulous and real. Take away the flamboyant costumes and the melodrama, Billy is still a provocative character. He tells the story of the outsider and someone who won’t compromise his dreams and hopes to fit in with the crowd. Finally there is a PG-13 rated book for teens who may grow up to be early John Waters film fans. Red Flags: Sexuality issues, sexual situations, extreme violence graphically portrayed. Read-alikes: The Alex Sanchez books and Geography Club for the kids who liked it Disco Bloodbath for the adults who liked it.
