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taybot's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
A world tour at breakneck speed summarizing times and places in history where queer people were either celebrated or simply not abused
rnfortier's review
informative
medium-paced
3.5
This was informative for the most part, if only as a starting point.
The magic aspects were not really applicable for me and I found the “takeaways” somewhat appropriative.
He also mentioned his other books several times instead of actually delving further into the topic he was discussing, which was annoying.
Overall, it’s an easy read but only conveys the most basic of information and only of specific cultures (many areas of Asia/Africa don’t really get a mention).
The magic aspects were not really applicable for me and I found the “takeaways” somewhat appropriative.
He also mentioned his other books several times instead of actually delving further into the topic he was discussing, which was annoying.
Overall, it’s an easy read but only conveys the most basic of information and only of specific cultures (many areas of Asia/Africa don’t really get a mention).
olgawritesthings's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
shychipmunk's review
4.0
This is an interesting summary of homosexual activity and gender variance historically and around the globe. Maybe a little high level, especially in the later chapters, but a) it kinda has to be in order to cover the entire globe in one reasonably sized book, and b) I have to wonder how much material actually exists on the subject anywhere.
Maybe I should have expected this from a book called Queer /Magic/, but I really wasn't expecting the little interstitial bits aimed at practicioners of witchcraft or something up that avenue. I think I would have enjoyed the book more without those.
Maybe I should have expected this from a book called Queer /Magic/, but I really wasn't expecting the little interstitial bits aimed at practicioners of witchcraft or something up that avenue. I think I would have enjoyed the book more without those.
jemmy1090's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
deescribe's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
3.0
I was looking for a "jumping-off point" for queer history/myth, particularly outside of Europe and Asia, and this was a solid entry point. Very broad overview (and the language is already a bit outdated, especially around gender), but I was able to jot down a lot of notes and sources for future research. Can't speak to the magic portion of it since that's not my field.