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Everyone on the Moon is Essential Personnel by Julian K. Jarboe
4 reviews
eli99's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
An interesting collection of speculative queer fiction. Some of the works are very good while a few didn't land with me. That is the case with most collections of fiction as not everything lands. I really enjoyed I AM A BEAUTIFUL BUG as a self aware metaphor for being trans.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Colonisation
Minor: Sexual assault
librarymouse's review
funny
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
I thought it was kind of a funny quirk of the organization that the titular story came so late in the book. Some stories I really liked. Others, I'm conflicted on, but overall, I enjoyed the book. This might be something I'll read again. I really enjoyed the extended nature of the titular story, and especially "The Heavy Thing," "We Did Not Know We Were Giants," "I Am a Beautiful Bug!" and "The Thing in Us We Fear Just Wants Our Love." My issue was with some of the earlier stories. They almost made me put down the book, but I'm glad I didn't. I think I may read this one again. The integration of eco criticism in a post-apocalyptic setting in which the world ended with a shuddering gasp and then kept on kind of going made these stories interesting and for the most part interconnected, even as they spanned a variety of subject matter and characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Alcohol, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Transphobia, Medical content, Religious bigotry, and Dysphoria
lysimache's review
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Colonisation and Classism
vanadiumbean's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
This book is what it says on the tin and more, showcasing a broad cross section of the author's interests and skill. The whole time I was reading I was reminded of a dear friend. My favorites from the collection are probably "Estranged Children of Storybook Houses" (which I was compelled to read twice in a row) and the titular "Everyone On the Moon is Essential Personnell." Shout-out to "The Android that Designed Itself", "I am a Beautiful Bug!" and the very, very last page. Jarboe is great at taking the absurd interior things of life and giving them exteriors to match.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Colonisation
Minor: Homophobia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol