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butchingdyke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
truly a book like no other and i recommend it to anyone who's interested in queer (mostly sapphic and lesbian) history.
Graphic: Hate crime, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Lesbophobia, Rape, and Violence
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Child abuse
oh_bother's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I was surprised by how tender this story was. I was expecting more rage and sorrow, maybe. But Jess is such a beautifully complex and lovable character. I just wanted everything to turn out ok for her. Every time she was happy the world stepped in and gave her more pain. Her growth and strength are inspiring to me. And I’m so glad the ending was hope and light. That is what I am walking away with. Hope and love and light.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Torture, Homophobia, Violence, Racism, Transphobia, Medical trauma, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Sexism, Outing, Murder, Misogyny, and Hate crime
Moderate: Blood, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Car accident, Child abuse, Classism, Deadnaming, Forced institutionalization, and Grief
Minor: Suicide
nimrodgrrrl's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Lesbophobia, Outing, Homophobia, Violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, Transphobia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Police brutality, Hate crime, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail, and Racism
Minor: Child abuse
quinn24's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
Graphic: Grief, Hate crime, Blood, Sexual violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Transphobia, Cursing, Lesbophobia, Sexism, Alcohol, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, Violence, Vomit, Medical content, and Police brutality
Moderate: Antisemitism, Panic attacks/disorders, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Outing, and Deadnaming
Minor: Classism, Addiction, Medical trauma, Drug use, Pandemic/Epidemic, Suicide, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
hippiequeen's review against another edition
- 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
The History that accompanies the story is simply beautiful. I loved this book.
Graphic: Transphobia, Dysphoria, Vomit, Dementia, Rape, Police brutality, Physical abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Grief, Child abuse, Blood, Deadnaming, Violence, and Excrement
Moderate: Cursing, Alcohol, Bullying, and Drug use
breaklikeafish's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
A significant drawback lies in the overwhelming adversity faced by Jess at the beginning. While I understand the intention to portray the harsh realities of some individuals, it proved to be a bit much, almost causing me to disengage from the narrative. The early intensity seemed to desensitize me, making subsequent hardships less impactful than they might have been with a more gradual build-up.
Completing Stone Butch Blues left me with mixed feelings. I am grateful for the educational journey it provided, shedding light on the everyday struggles of trans, lesbian, and gender-nonconforming individuals in the 1940s–1970s USA. The insights into working-class life were valuable, contributing to my understanding of a topic I was largely unfamiliar with. However, the initial challenges in the narrative structure and the overwhelming hardships faced by the protagonist detracted from the overall impact. While I can appreciate its educational value, I can't wholeheartedly say that I'm glad I read it, as the experience was more of a mixed bag than a resounding success.
Graphic: Hate crime, Medical content, Police brutality, Medical trauma, Outing, Deadnaming, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Bullying, Child abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Transphobia, Sexism, Blood, Forced institutionalization, and Lesbophobia
magpiemars's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Police brutality, Rape, and Hate crime
Moderate: Child abuse and Forced institutionalization
zuikerpot's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Graphic: Physical abuse, Police brutality, Rape, Lesbophobia, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Sexism, Sexual assault, Bullying, Homophobia, Violence, Sexual content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Antisemitism, Cursing, Homophobia, Hate crime, Child abuse, Deadnaming, and Forced institutionalization
Minor: Drug use, Blood, Dysphoria, Suicide, Pedophilia, Racism, and Drug abuse
feral_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Violence, Police brutality, Lesbophobia, Hate crime, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Xenophobia, Dysphoria, Grief, Child abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: War, Alcohol, Toxic friendship, and Racism
the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Forced institutionalization, Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Blood, Homophobia, Child abuse, Excrement, Sexual content, Transphobia, Violence, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape
Moderate: Murder, Pedophilia, Drug use, and Suicide
Minor: Animal death