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0ivy0's review against another edition
informative
2.0
I listened to the audiobook of Sounds Fake but OK, an informative short book about Asexuality.
Overall, I'd say that this is an introduction to asexuality in different forms and the way it alters people's experience in the world including friendships, having children, gender identity, kink, sex and long term relationships (romantic or non-romamtic, sexual or non-sexual).
This is a brief overview and thus is a shorter read which makes it accessible. It includes a glossary as well as explanations and examples from real people throughout. This means that it is likely a good fit for people who are just learning about asexuality, figuring out their labels or people who aren't asexual and are learning more about it. It was more surface-level than I was expecting, however the author's themselves do discuss that there is more knowledge that they would need to have before being seen as an expert in the area.
It did feel more like a long podcast episode, which is not surprising as the two narrators have their own podcast together.
The biggest thing I struggled with was a HP reference and talking about the good of JKR's works 'despite her views'. Any reference to HP and JKR really would have been best edited out. JKR funding damaging anti-trans organisations and the disgusting things she says and does, which is increasing the hate and hate-crimes for our trans siblings cannot be ignored. This is worsened when you have A WHOLE SECTION about transness and how many A-specs are also under the trans umbrella. Absolutely not. Disgusting that JKR was put in a positive light.
Overall, I'd say that this is an introduction to asexuality in different forms and the way it alters people's experience in the world including friendships, having children, gender identity, kink, sex and long term relationships (romantic or non-romamtic, sexual or non-sexual).
This is a brief overview and thus is a shorter read which makes it accessible. It includes a glossary as well as explanations and examples from real people throughout. This means that it is likely a good fit for people who are just learning about asexuality, figuring out their labels or people who aren't asexual and are learning more about it. It was more surface-level than I was expecting, however the author's themselves do discuss that there is more knowledge that they would need to have before being seen as an expert in the area.
It did feel more like a long podcast episode, which is not surprising as the two narrators have their own podcast together.
The biggest thing I struggled with was a HP reference and talking about the good of JKR's works 'despite her views'. Any reference to HP and JKR really would have been best edited out. JKR funding damaging anti-trans organisations and the disgusting things she says and does, which is increasing the hate and hate-crimes for our trans siblings cannot be ignored. This is worsened when you have A WHOLE SECTION about transness and how many A-specs are also under the trans umbrella. Absolutely not. Disgusting that JKR was put in a positive light.
amu_pdf's review against another edition
4.0
I’m so glad I found this book. I like how it delved into so many different aspects of life and how being on the aroace spectrum affects the way you view life. I thought it was great how they spoke about their experiences but then also added in experiences from outside people who listen to their podcast. It was very educational and put into words a lot of my thoughts and experiences that I have struggled without throughout my life.
puglord's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
2.75
Surface-level overview of the aroace spectrum. The authors acknowledge that their identity as cisgender white women made it limited, but the book still felt like it was trying to tackle a range of identities the authors just weren’t equipped for. The constant qr code plugging their podcast at the end of every chapter was also annoying
bestdressman's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Reading things that expand the understanding of my queer community is always a powerful experience. Reading things that shift my understanding of myself, my identity, and the world around me is an even more impactful experience, and this book achieved this in a significant way.
I feel confident I'll be thinking about the content here for a WHILE, and whether or not you as a reader identify on the aspectrum, the insights and paradigm shifts in this book are POWERFUL. Not a reader? - unlikely if you're on here - but no problem! They have a podcast by the same name (which tbh I might go check out just cause I want more).
While it is a short read, it's PACKED with information. I took lots of pauses to reflect and feel like I came away with more - you might too. The authors also do a good job naming their own identities and where they can and cannot speak to intersectional identities, which I appreciate.
I feel confident I'll be thinking about the content here for a WHILE, and whether or not you as a reader identify on the aspectrum, the insights and paradigm shifts in this book are POWERFUL. Not a reader? - unlikely if you're on here - but no problem! They have a podcast by the same name (which tbh I might go check out just cause I want more).
While it is a short read, it's PACKED with information. I took lots of pauses to reflect and feel like I came away with more - you might too. The authors also do a good job naming their own identities and where they can and cannot speak to intersectional identities, which I appreciate.
zoekk's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
the book was well organized and covered a broad range of topics pertaining to a-spec living. i enjoyed how the authors included quotes from people within the community to solidify the argument they were making. overall, a good jumping off point for learning about the ace spectrum
sofia_santana's review against another edition
Achei a forma como foi explicado muito bobo. O texto assume que você é estupido e de explica de uma forma tosca. Alem de corta o raciocionio de forma estranha varias vezes
hubes's review against another edition
fast-paced
2.5
Tries to be an aspec 101 but neither wants to engage deeply (because readers apparently wouldn't want to read that?) with any topic nor serve as a vehicle to any larger conversations or resources. Ultimately, feels more like a vehicle to their podcast than anything else 🤷♀️
(To me, the Harry Potter sentence is deeply funny (haha scary) because it reveals a real misunderstanding of what they've set up in that section on evaluating media with aspec lenses.)
(To me, the Harry Potter sentence is deeply funny (haha scary) because it reveals a real misunderstanding of what they've set up in that section on evaluating media with aspec lenses.)