Monday, July 17, 2023

posthumously outed

If We're Being Honest by Cat Shook
Genre: fiction
Rating: 3.5 stars (out of 5)
Review: Cat Shook gives us a different take on "coming out" as a beloved grandfather is outed at his funeral by his best friend and long-term lover.  Here, we don't learn about the grandfather's struggle or how his relationships with his family change after the revelation, but how his wife, children, and grandchildren process the news, and how it makes them reflect on their own lives.  A well-done picture of grief and the celebration of a life, even one that wasn't what everyone thought.

FTC Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher in exchange for this review.