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brynnnnn's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Homophobia, and Violence
crptainkirk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lizzycatslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I do not give many 5-star ratings just because I consider a 5-star rating to be hard to attain by anyone. But I HAD to give 5-stars to this book. I almost feel as if it is cliche to say this book is AMAZING since so many people feel the same way. But I suppose that is just an attestment to the fine work that Leslie Feinberg has done in presenting Jess Goldberg's story and the struggle and oppression that she went through. Utterly heartbreaking at times, this book will take you through the entire rainbow of emotions as you read it. I consider this book to be a must-read for everyone. I feel like if everyone were to read this book, so many things could be different in our world that is far to run by the gendered binaries and heteronormativity that exist within our society. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone and everyone!
merii_14's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
softsamflower's review against another edition
5.0
Qué maravilla de libro, no me salen las palabras para describir lo increíble que es.
kaitlynschmaitlyn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
atm the word coming to mind is “tender”. i feel altered in a way that is unclear to me.
fatvegan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ccaitlinranae's review against another edition
4.0
“yearning… what a beautiful word to hear a butch say out loud.”
i slowly worked my way through this book, i only opened it when i had time to sit with it and truly think about it and i wouldn’t have it any other way. leslie feinberg managed to tell the story i didn’t know i needed 30 years before i needed it. when i say this book shifted something in me, i’m not exaggerating. it helped me make sense of myself and my own identity as a genderqueer lesbian in a way i never thought possible. my god. this book should be required reading for any queer identity.
i slowly worked my way through this book, i only opened it when i had time to sit with it and truly think about it and i wouldn’t have it any other way. leslie feinberg managed to tell the story i didn’t know i needed 30 years before i needed it. when i say this book shifted something in me, i’m not exaggerating. it helped me make sense of myself and my own identity as a genderqueer lesbian in a way i never thought possible. my god. this book should be required reading for any queer identity.