Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

Dear Senthuran: A Black Spirit Memoir by Akwaeke Emezi

51 reviews

takarakei's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

Written as a series of letters to friends (and really to themself) Akwaeke Emezi's memoir gives a deep and vulnerable look into their mind and unique point of view. I listened to the audiobook, but was very glad I own a copy so I could highlight quotes to come back to. While covering some difficult topics, Emezi's gorgeous writing really shines through and even though as a memoir it centers on their experience, I found many relatable parts focused on the struggle of living in our current harsh world.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Dysphoria, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Transphobia, Sexual assault, Rape, and Mental illness

Minor: Chronic illness, Medical content, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity

earthtokb's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

so much admiration for this book & this writer! it’s definitely inspired me as I go about writing my own Black, queer, trans af memoir. thanks, alwaeke!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Transphobia and Sexual assault

aishallnot's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Medical trauma, Self harm, and Transphobia

Moderate: Domestic abuse and Rape

mscalls's review against another edition

challenging dark informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

3.5

Powerful. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Transphobia, Body horror, Grief, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Child abuse, Death, Infidelity, Chronic illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Self harm, and Sexual content

sofipitch's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

4.75

Once again Emezi is the most talented contemporary writer. Their story and experience is one of impressive resilience. They also seen to have an extremely strong sense of self and self worth which I covet. Reading this book could not have happened at a better time, while it was difficult in some places the wisdom Emezi emparted was extremely helpful as well as their belief in working for the future you want

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Infertility, Homophobia, and Transphobia

ktkeps's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

I can’t do the suicidal ideation right now. I gotta protect my peace. I might come back to this eventually. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Chronic illness, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Medical content, Sexual content, and Transphobia

peachani's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Transphobia, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Blood, Toxic friendship, Violence, and Sexism

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Racism

northernzephyr's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt and Dysphoria

Moderate: Medical content, Transphobia, and Violence

Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Animal cruelty

souplover2001's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

akwaeke emezi IS a god ! favourite letters include mutilation, execution, deathspace, canon, deity, worldbending, maps, holy, undefeated, and regeneration !!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Transphobia, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia

elizea's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt

Moderate: Transphobia, Violence, Gore, Body horror, Medical content, Sexual assault, and Suicidal thoughts