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Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

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jordanrisa's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I have mixed feelings about this book — I thought I would enjoy it a lot more than I did based on the great reviews, even though I may not necessarily be the target audience.

On one hand, it was entertaining and easy to read — got through it in just a few days — and gave me insight into trans relationships and queer parenthood that I had never considered before.

On the other hand, I found the main character, Reese, to be wholly unlikeable and self-sabotaging, which is always a deal breaker for me in books. I was disappointed in how dismissive the tone was in matters of race and trans women of color and pretty shocked at how casual both Ames and Reese treated Katrina and her body — as an object to be used as a means to their end — as well as their decision to bring a whole human being into the world without any consideration or reflection if they themselves are actually suitable and ready in being responsibly and emotionally available parents.

While I know Reese is a flawed character, I can’t get past her narrow views of what womanhood is and her reasons for being a mother.

And then to go through all that mess for a non-ending…. That was pretty disappointing. The ending felt rushed and incomplete.

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imrereads's review against another edition

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challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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waldobaby's review against another edition

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funny reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Only Jesus gets 5 stars but this is probably one of my favorite books. An in-depth look at differing experiences of womanhood and motherhood and how those may come together, or not! There’s a lot of emotional meat but overall the tone strikes as very Sex and the City. I love when women are friends.

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recollections's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad 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

4.5

i had never read a book that acknowledged let alone explored trans people's sexuality. this book covers so many interesting themes like miscarriage, divorce, identity and, of course, gender. there were many moments where i had that sensation that the author had put into words an abstract idea, unbloosomed thought. this was a life changing book <3

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