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Pageboy by Elliot Page

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belluuuh's review against another edition

4.0

Rating Breakdown
+0.3 - Plot
+0.4 - Characters
+0.3 - Setting
+0.3 - Ending
+0.4 - Writing Style
+0.1 - Pacing
+0.5 - Themes
+0.5 - Emotional Impact
+0.5 - Overall Enjoyment
+0.5 - Would I Recommend
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sueking365's review against another edition

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medium-paced

3.0

I hate to rate a memoir below a 4 because this is after all someone’s life. But I felt that this story was lacking in something. Perhaps it lacked insight and introspection on the part of the author into some of the more upsetting incidents in his youth. I admire Elliot Page for the struggle they’ve been through, and that he shared his story, but I just didn’t get much from this book. As someone close to a trans person, I was hoping for more in the way of reflection from the author.

carolineballyd's review against another edition

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3.75

An important read to have a better understanding of what trans people go through each day. A reminder of what we see on our screens, or on the red carpet ( even at TIFF , a favourite) doesn’t tell us all.
However as a book difficult to follow at times as he jumped from topic to topic and relationship to relationship in a non linear way. His memoir, his choice how he wishes to present his life!
Overall glad I read his story.