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bronzeageholly's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A stark and striking look at the facts and figures regarding the moral panic around trans people (mostly focusing on the UK, but with brief look at the USA).
Shon Faye writes incredibly well, succinct and clear, with inarguable analysis and case for improving the lives of trans people. I would advise reading this book as a whole to understand the links between each social issue thoroughly. Yet, I would also suggest picking up the specific chapters that you may feel you lack a full awareness of (e.g., homelessness or incarceration or domestic violence). Each picks apart and expertly counters misinformation and shares the reality of living as a trans person in the UK.
While I whole-heartedly recommend this book, it is also very very hard-hitting. It took me a long time to read due to needing to take a lot of breaks. Please be aware of any trigger warnings when you pick up this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Classism, Body shaming, Police brutality, Misogyny, Dysphoria, Outing, Lesbophobia, Hate crime, Death, Violence, Rape, Racism, Deadnaming, Transphobia, Sexism, and Physical abuse
Minor: Addiction, Mental illness, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
bectothebooks's review
challenging
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Racism, Medical content, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Fatphobia, Abortion, Mental illness, Outing, Police brutality, Rape, and Suicide
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