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Pageboy by Elliot Page

184 reviews

just_curious34's review against another edition

hopeful reflective fast-paced

4.0

A queer coming-of-self story, an autobiography of a 35 year old. 

It was a quick read, alternating between seemingly universal queer stories and Elliot inadvertently name dropping stars that played an important role in his life. 

I enjoyed this book. It was a very fast read for me, perhaps because I really enjoyed reading the representation I felt he gave to different parts of my queer life.   

But at the same time, in many ways, many of the stories feel very surface level. It felt like when there was something that was difficult, such as when he was to blame for a failed relationship, Page would often lose the words or change the subject (most commonly in the middle of the book). While this is his right as the author, this book feels like it was written to help Elliot process his pain that’s still very fresh, rather than impart his wisdom after the fact. I’d be curious what this book would look like if he wrote it in 10+ years.

Content warning: Page talks pretty openly and graphically about his sex life over the years. It is part of what makes this book very queer, but may affect who you recommend the book to. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder and Sexual content

Moderate: Gaslighting, Stalking, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Transphobia, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Pandemic/Epidemic, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, and Mental illness

keziahgoodman's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Eating disorder, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Mental illness, Self harm, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual violence, Bullying, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Hate crime, Outing, Rape, and Sexual assault

callidoralblack's review

emotional

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical content, Alcohol, and Dysphoria

Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Sexual content, Violence, Death, Drug use, Eating disorder, Vomit, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Sexual violence, Blood, Cursing, Deadnaming, Excrement, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Lesbophobia

usuallyaudio's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

I loved hearing Elliot Page's journey, espicially it read by the author. It was very introspective and heart wrenching to hear his struggles, and being able to peek behind the curtain of the film industry as a young LGBT+ individual. His stories were sincere, and he kept identities anonymous for those who didn't want to be named. 

The timeline jumped around somewhat, and only once was I unsure when a story was taking place. I am so happy for Page that he felt safe, secure and confident enough to share his story, but am so sorry he had to go through as much as he did. Page also graciously  acknowledged his privilege, and how it helped him quickly receive medical/gender affirming care once he was finally ready to reach for it. I hope this memoir can help others feel seen, and can help to create safer spaces and foster healthy relationships. I really look forward to what he will do next!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, Homophobia, Dysphoria, Transphobia, and Mental illness

Moderate: Vomit, Sexual content, Pandemic/Epidemic, Self harm, Medical content, Alcohol, Excrement, Emotional abuse, and Stalking

Minor: Vomit, Addiction, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Confinement, Sexism, Violence, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Religious bigotry, Alcoholism, Drug use, Gore, Outing, Cancer, Deadnaming, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Child abuse, Car accident, and Pedophilia

hayleyvem's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Medical content, Outing, Blood, Bullying, Stalking, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, Grief, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, and Eating disorder

Moderate: Body shaming and Alcohol

Minor: Blood

isa_isa's review

Elliot is a beautiful writer but the timeline was so confusing it was hard to keep up and maintain momentum in the story. Check the trigger warnings!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual harassment, Hate crime, and Pedophilia

cbayen's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Sexual assault, Bullying, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Sexual content, and Transphobia

nickel_books's review

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.5

With Pageboy, Elliot Page has opened his heart and mind putting them on display in both hopeful and gut-wrenching ways. Incredibly intimate, stories are delicately woven into a cohesive story of self across nonlinear moments and memories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Sexism, Dysphoria, Self harm, Rape, Stalking, Transphobia, Child abuse, Misogyny, and Eating disorder

torturedreadersdept's review

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Eating disorder, Lesbophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Blood, Cursing, Deadnaming, Transphobia, Medical content, Bullying, Body shaming, Drug use, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Self harm, Alcohol, Body horror, Dysphoria, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Misogyny, and Abandonment

charmedrandi's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Bullying, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Self harm, and Eating disorder