Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a gripping novel that explores the LGBTQ+ experience. Spanning several decades, the story follows various characters as they navigate love, loss, and life. From heartbreak to joy, this book captures it all.
For who is this book for ?
Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the LGBTQ+ experience. It offers an insightful look into the lives of those who often go unheard.
Pros :
- Raw and emotional look at the LGBTQ+ experience
- Characters that feel real and relatable
- Beautifully written
Cons :
- It is slow paced
- It can be depressing at times
- The ending is not satisfying
Learn more about the author
Emily Austin is a queer writer and artist based in Los Angeles. She has been published in several anthologies, including The Future Is Queer and We Are Everywhere, and her writing has been featured on NBC News, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed Books, Bitch Media and more. Emily’s debut novel Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead was released with Chapter One Press in 2019.
Reader Reviews
“LGBTQ+ stories matter and this one is a powerhouse. It’s brilliantly written, heart-wrenching, hopeful, and absolutely unforgettable.”
“This beautifully written novel is a must-read for anyone interested in the LGBTQ+ experience. Emily Austin has done an amazing job of capturing the highs and lows of these characters’ lives, and I couldn’t put it down!”
“Intense, emotional, and powerful… I couldn’t put it down.”
“Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead is a wonderfully written and engaging novel that I simply could not put down. Emily Austin has created a cast of rich, complex characters that feel so real it’s hard to believe they aren’t.”
