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snowcrocs's review against another edition
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Gender Queer is a quick read that holds a lot of wisdom in its pages. Queer and trans people will find many moments of resonance, and I see this book being an invaluable resource for friends and family members trying to better understand their non-binary (or otherwise trans or queer) loved one(s).
Content Warnings
Minor: Deadnaming, Vomit, Blood, Sexual content, Dysphoria, and Medical trauma
hans_kh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
paigecooperstein's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.0
bookph1le's review against another edition
5.0
100% bought this book because it's been showing up on lists of banned and/or challenged books. You try to ban 'em, I'm going to try to read 'em.
I can't say how much I appreciate this book. Kobabe so vividly depicts the turmoil of trying to pinpoint eir gender identity while battered by the forces of the world that demand people manifest their gender in certain ways. I cannot wait for culture to catch up with reality and stop looking at gender in such a binary way.
I also appreciated Kobabe's exploration of eir sexuality. This is another subject that I think deserves more attention and discussion.
I find it kind of hard to review a book like this because it's so obvious that what Kobabe went through caused em a great deal of pain and trauma. I think the best way to put it is that I am grateful to people who are willing to share such painful parts of their lives in order to help the rest of the world come to a better understanding of what they and others like them have gone through and continue to experience. Reading this book made me more empathetic and more compassionate, it helped me to learn, and it helped me to continue to reshape my thinking so that I can be a better ally and a more accepting person all around.
I can't say how much I appreciate this book. Kobabe so vividly depicts the turmoil of trying to pinpoint eir gender identity while battered by the forces of the world that demand people manifest their gender in certain ways. I cannot wait for culture to catch up with reality and stop looking at gender in such a binary way.
I also appreciated Kobabe's exploration of eir sexuality. This is another subject that I think deserves more attention and discussion.
I find it kind of hard to review a book like this because it's so obvious that what Kobabe went through caused em a great deal of pain and trauma. I think the best way to put it is that I am grateful to people who are willing to share such painful parts of their lives in order to help the rest of the world come to a better understanding of what they and others like them have gone through and continue to experience. Reading this book made me more empathetic and more compassionate, it helped me to learn, and it helped me to continue to reshape my thinking so that I can be a better ally and a more accepting person all around.
hobbitfreddie's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the book alright, (I do find myself liking most memoir comics), but it seemed to be a bit lacking in somewhat I can't put my finger on. So apologies if I struggle to get my thoughts on this.
The art's fine, the style's pretty simple, but it's full color. Nothing too mind blowing, just kinda standard memoir style.
I like Mx. Kobabe puts alot of info (very personal too) but everything seems to fast paced. It feels more of a introduction to these topics, or perhaps built for questioning youth. E only really starts talking about eir life with eir embraced genderqueer identity towards the end. Since it is a memoir you can't really critique the actual story but you can critique the presentation and journey.
I do quite love life memoirs in comics and this comic did have that nice youthful vibe mixed with some genderqueer themes at least. And you really do get quite a good view into eir early life. It felt more of a window into someone's life than a constructed thesis. So I guess if you're looking for the former then yeah this is your book. There are some takeways from the comic of course though.
I myself as a gay ace trans boy did find some things that speak to me, but it's more of the stuff I commonly in genderqueer media. Speaking of ace, I do like how Mx. Kobabe included eir asexual identity in the story. I did like that part, and I think it would be a helpful takeway for ace questioning folks.
So yeah I just couldn't get a really good feel on this book, it's more of just a scrapbook or album.
The art's fine, the style's pretty simple, but it's full color. Nothing too mind blowing, just kinda standard memoir style.
I like Mx. Kobabe puts alot of info (very personal too) but everything seems to fast paced. It feels more of a introduction to these topics, or perhaps built for questioning youth. E only really starts talking about eir life with eir embraced genderqueer identity towards the end. Since it is a memoir you can't really critique the actual story but you can critique the presentation and journey.
I do quite love life memoirs in comics and this comic did have that nice youthful vibe mixed with some genderqueer themes at least. And you really do get quite a good view into eir early life. It felt more of a window into someone's life than a constructed thesis. So I guess if you're looking for the former then yeah this is your book. There are some takeways from the comic of course though.
I myself as a gay ace trans boy did find some things that speak to me, but it's more of the stuff I commonly in genderqueer media. Speaking of ace, I do like how Mx. Kobabe included eir asexual identity in the story. I did like that part, and I think it would be a helpful takeway for ace questioning folks.
So yeah I just couldn't get a really good feel on this book, it's more of just a scrapbook or album.
siri1's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
darwin's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
this is one of, if not the, most relatable book I have ever read. I felt so seen by so many of Kobabe's experiences and am so glad e shared them in this gorgeous and evocative graphic novel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Dysphoria
Minor: Sexual content