The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaulMy rating: 2 of 5 stars
(2.5/5 rounded to 2/5)
the house of hidden meanings has a warm, homey feel that i genuinely enjoyed. rupaul’s narration in particular stood out. it’s comforting and almost like listening to a beloved elder reminisce about their life. i also appreciate that this isn’t a messy “tell-all” about the drag scene… it’s more reflective and personal.
that said, the book felt like it went on too long. i think it would have been stronger split into two volumes (part 1 and part 2) rather than one sprawling memoir. if you’re looking for behind-the-scenes drama, this isn’t it, but if you want a slower paced, meditative collection of stories, it’s outstanding.
for me, the pacing pulled it down to a 2/3 star read. with a tighter edit or split into two books, i could easily see it being a 4.
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