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notthatcosta's review
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
Considering how ‘topical’ transness is in today’s media circus, to read such a variety of historical accounts of trans lives at how connected they are over hundreds of years was incredible, even if fictionalised.
In fact, I kept forgetting that these were short stories based on archival data and found myself googling the named individuals repeatedly. I guess that’s a testament to Jacques’ talents as a writer.
In fact, I kept forgetting that these were short stories based on archival data and found myself googling the named individuals repeatedly. I guess that’s a testament to Jacques’ talents as a writer.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma and Transphobia
ayolikesbooks's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
booksarentbinary's review
4.0
A rally cry for the trans and queer communities, We have always been here.
ellemilia's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
dmurphy703's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
melonpea's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
nixxer's review
4.0
Interesting to see transness through the ages. This is definitely not a happy book, but I think it displays the hardships of being trans well. It was nice to also read some bits of gender euphoria.
The format of this book is very innovative and diverse. It is, however, a bit of a pity that it is not clear what parts are fiction and what is history. Still, I overall think this book is a good choice for everyone wanting to learn about what trans people have to face every day, how things have changed over time, and how they haven't.
The format of this book is very innovative and diverse. It is, however, a bit of a pity that it is not clear what parts are fiction and what is history. Still, I overall think this book is a good choice for everyone wanting to learn about what trans people have to face every day, how things have changed over time, and how they haven't.
zeph_yr's review
Just not what I’m in the mood for at the moment, I would like to try again someday
capybarachel's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Interesting to reflect on historical queer and trans figures – both the similarities we share and how far we've come since they were alive. Lots of beautiful and inspiring stories.
jam_sandwich's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25