“Edgar Gomez’s ‘Alligator Tears’ Unveils the Heart-Wrenching Secrets Behind Laughter and Loss”
In a world where coming out is often glamorized and trivialized, Edgar Gomez’s Alligator Tears: A Memoir in Essays reveals the poignant reality beneath the surface. As I reflect on my own experiences, I’m left to ponder: is the fear of rejection really easier to navigate in today’s hyper-connected and often cruel society? Brian Watson’s thorough review captures the emotional tapestry woven through Gomez’s revelations—why, for many, coming out remains an act drenched in trepidation rather than triumph. With sincerity and sharp insight, Watson invites us into his own journey and the haunting memories of his past, illuminating the struggles that persist even in more accepting times. In reading Watson’s thoughts, we see how Gomez’s tender storytelling resonates, reminding us of both the pain and resilience that accompany these pivotal moments in our lives. Want to dive deeper? LEARN MORE.
Reviewed by Brian Watson
I remember when I first heard of Edgar Gomez. Buzz permeated the queer writing community for his first memoir, High-Risk Homosexual, in 2022 — before it was named a winner of a Lambda Literary Award, the American Book Award, and a Stonewall–Israel Fishman Honor Award — and several people in my orbit recommended I read it. “Maybe you can use it as a comp title?” they said.
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