Reviews tagging 'Religious bigotry'

Woodworking by Emily St. James

16 reviews

thirdtimesacharm's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Deadnaming, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Outing, Dysphoria

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Suicide attempt

jojothefool's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I loved this soooooo so so so so so so much. The characters were so enticing and relatable and lovely and funny and clever and deep and real. I was obsessed with how the author brought in so many different transition stories into one novel in such a beautiful and honest way. I am so in love with Abigail and Erica and reading about their friendship just brought me so much joy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Deadnaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Transphobia, Religious bigotry, Outing, Dysphoria

Moderate: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Abortion

lettuce_read's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Transphobia, Religious bigotry

Moderate: Deadnaming, Self harm

Minor: Abortion, Suicide attempt

finnthehuman217's review against another edition

5.0

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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So this was gonna go on my recommendations, but I had to read it first. This book was one of the best books about community created by trans women. Trans women are the most marginalized group in the world. The way we were able to see the world through the eyes of 3 trans women, I was blown away. One of my favorite things is how they did the reveal where Brooke came out to Abigail and the chapter about “Woodworking” and closeting yourself to survive. I had been kind of confused by how Brooke took Abigail under her care as a mom. But I didn’t think it would be as bad as expected. But the moment that Brooke’s chapter came up, I was like OH MY GOD WHAT A GREAT HUMAN STORY ABOUT WOMEN WHO ARE TRYING TO GET BY!!!! This is easily going on my top 10 books of all time! Brilliant work! I also love that Abigail is a shithead because that’s what makes her lovable

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Deadnaming, Transphobia, Violence, Religious bigotry, Abortion

junipurrrrr's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Kidnapping, Religious bigotry, Gaslighting

kaysen's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Transphobia, Religious bigotry

Moderate: Child abuse

Minor: Bullying, Deadnaming, Homophobia, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Abortion, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Dysphoria