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pattydsf's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book because it was banned in New Jersey - not far from where I grew up. A high school library was asked to remove this from the shelves. I just wanted to see what caused all the fuss. I believe that the book should not have been banned.
Yes, some of these issues have to be hard to deal with in high school. I am sorry for any one of any age who has to deal with the reality of glbqt in their life. This country is so fearful of the whole issue of sex.
However, we can't bury our heads in the sand. There is no point. If I was unsure of my sexual orientation, this book would be a godsend. So many young people telling their life stories has got to help others.
I am sorry we are so fearful as a society. These issues do not go away if you stop talking about them.
Yes, some of these issues have to be hard to deal with in high school. I am sorry for any one of any age who has to deal with the reality of glbqt in their life. This country is so fearful of the whole issue of sex.
However, we can't bury our heads in the sand. There is no point. If I was unsure of my sexual orientation, this book would be a godsend. So many young people telling their life stories has got to help others.
I am sorry we are so fearful as a society. These issues do not go away if you stop talking about them.
terrabme's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't sure how to rate a book with a lot of short stories, so I rated each story individually and then averaged it, coming out to like 3.04. So here are my ratings:
O.K. ***
Gay Grammar *****
It's Not Confidential, I've got Potential ***
Snow and Hot Asphalt **
When you're a Gay Boy in America ****
I Smelt the Gas of my Father's Fishing Boat ***
Fourth of July ****
My Diary: Documented. Done. *
Crying Wolfe ****
Trans-ventures of an F2M ****
Queer: Five Letters *****
Falling Off my Bike and Riding into the Sunset ***
The Night Marc Hall went to Prom **
Don't Tell me that I'm Overly Sensitive and Paranoid **
My Poems **
Sacagawea *
A Fairy's tale ***
A Boy in the Girl's Bathroom ***
Our Space *****
Four Photos ****
Break-Up In Slow Motion
A Story Called "Her" ***
Moment: This Could've Been me *****
A Quietly Queer Revolution (I couldn't finish one I hated it so much so zero stars)
Hatchback ***
Walking the Tracks ****
The Most Important Letter of our Life *****
Without a Trace ****
body isn't this ****
Nice Ass *
"Girls + Faggots" ***
Something for the Ladies ***
Click and Drag ***
Jill Sobule and Four Other Torture Devices ***
Gaydar ****
The Short Version **
All You Need is Love **
That Night ***
Continuation of the Life **
Three Sunsets **
O.K. ***
Gay Grammar *****
It's Not Confidential, I've got Potential ***
Snow and Hot Asphalt **
When you're a Gay Boy in America ****
I Smelt the Gas of my Father's Fishing Boat ***
Fourth of July ****
My Diary: Documented. Done. *
Crying Wolfe ****
Trans-ventures of an F2M ****
Queer: Five Letters *****
Falling Off my Bike and Riding into the Sunset ***
The Night Marc Hall went to Prom **
Don't Tell me that I'm Overly Sensitive and Paranoid **
My Poems **
Sacagawea *
A Fairy's tale ***
A Boy in the Girl's Bathroom ***
Our Space *****
Four Photos ****
Break-Up In Slow Motion
A Story Called "Her" ***
Moment: This Could've Been me *****
A Quietly Queer Revolution (I couldn't finish one I hated it so much so zero stars)
Hatchback ***
Walking the Tracks ****
The Most Important Letter of our Life *****
Without a Trace ****
body isn't this ****
Nice Ass *
"Girls + Faggots" ***
Something for the Ladies ***
Click and Drag ***
Jill Sobule and Four Other Torture Devices ***
Gaydar ****
The Short Version **
All You Need is Love **
That Night ***
Continuation of the Life **
Three Sunsets **
ally1135's review against another edition
4.0
this book got me through high school, as it was the only LGBT related book in our Catholic school library... I remember sneaking into the library during lunch time and devouring this book bit by bit every day, as I never had the guts to take it home...
sophieblunt's review against another edition
5.0
Such a beautiful collection of stories about the experience of LGBTQ+ youths and adults. I am from London and shocked to read so much about religion in the stories. I guess I shouldn't be but, in my little opinion, religion really is a bitch!
amandatoryfun's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of writings by young people. Added some perspective to my life.
angelreadsthings's review
4.0
This beautiful collection really lives up to its title. The editors' dedication to showcasing more than one narrative of the queer experience is undeniable throughout this collection as is their dedication to sharing emotive, authentically written works. While there were so many aspects of this anthology which I loved, I was most impressed with the the willingness to include pieces that dealt with religion and queerness in more than just negative ways. As an affirming Christian, it was beautiful to see a queer work actively speak against the forced dichotomy between queerness and Christianity.
annabi's review against another edition
4.0
It took me forever to read this but!!! It was very interesting and educational and tbh I read it in like five sittings but bc they were all separate stories I could not read it for six months and keep going. Definitely recommend!
katealot's review against another edition
I left it at a friend I was visiting’s place. But what I had read that far was so beautiful that I kind of hope he or one of his roommates finds it and reads it through.
beaky's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
2.75
this book has given me mixed feelings. (i have the extended edition) Lots of the essays (or gassays as i called them, short for gay essays) involved lots about God which i feel is a polarising topic in the queer community and found those passages difficult to read and stay interested in. It was an okay mix of representation, mainly trans, nonbinary / gay and a bit of aroace but i felt lots of the stories came from people with v similar experiences so the stories could get competitive and added to the limitations of diversity in The Full Spectrum - i.e. it’s not very full. i also believe there was some transphobic language used in a few of the stories from cisgender perspectives and this made me uncomfortable. that being said, some of the stories did make me emotional and made me even more grateful for the amazing and supportive community that surrounds me. My favourite story was probably A Gay Grammar by Gabe Bloomfield or The Most Important Letter of Our Life by Joselle Vanderhooft.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Transphobia, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Eating disorder, and Emotional abuse