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I really enjoyed the beginning of this book, but as it went on, I felt it didn’t live up to its potential. The protagonist, June Elbus (what a terrible name!), was engaging and articulate, albeit a misfit who only felt understood by one person, her dying uncle, Finn. After her uncle dies (of AIDS), June slowly begins to learn more about Finn and some of the secrets he kept from her. (view spoiler)
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I am old enough to remember when AIDS began to enter the public consciousness. No one really understood what it was or how it spread and that freaked everyone out. Tell the Wolves I'm Home, set in 1987, is a coming of age story of a teenager named June Elbus. She is kind of a square peg and the only person who really "gets" her is her uncle and godfather, Finn. Unfortunately, Finn dies of AIDS and June is left feeling alone.
After Finn's death, she meets his partner, Toby. Despite the fact that h ...more
After Finn's death, she meets his partner, Toby. Despite the fact that h ...more
I'm still processing my thoughts on this book, but it was an intriguing read.
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(Book Club selection, met June 2016.)
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