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Pageboy by Elliot Page

17 reviews

phouka's review against another edition

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funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.25


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stephmcoakley's review

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25


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clarelou07's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective slow-paced

3.5

  • The chapters feel like short stories, scattered throughout Elliot's life
  • There is a lot about sex and relationships (which makes sense given Page's coming out as gay paving the way to be himself). However, there are some sex scenes from their younger years which read as sexual abuse. Beware if this is a trigger.
  • As a Southern queer nonbinary person, Elliot's reflection on sexuality and gender was refreshing to read. I wish the world were kinder to exploration like this, and I'm happy Page exists publicly to share his story.
  • While wanting to love this, the book was okay for me. I'm generally not a memoir person, but wanted to give this a shot. 

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rainbowbrarian's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad slow-paced

4.0


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kayarosee's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.0


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jessicaflrs's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0


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usuallyaudio's review against another edition

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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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icedcoffee's review

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challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0


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hannahduda's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

4.0


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murve's review

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emotional inspiring reflective fast-paced

3.75


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