Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

Genre queer : une autobiographie non binaire by Maia Kobabe

240 reviews

penofpossibilities's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

3.0

It ended rather abrupltly, that was jarring. It felt very immersive otherwise. It was a very honest account of eir experiences. Some of the scenes were very disturbing in it's graphic depiction of undergoing a trauma on the body. That was difficult to read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Blood, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Bullying, Sexism, Sexual content, and Transphobia

Minor: Vomit

delaineyk's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood and Medical trauma

emmareeser's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma

zydecovivo's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content and Dysphoria

Moderate: Deadnaming, Sexual content, and Medical trauma

Minor: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Blood

rosie_valadez's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual content, Transphobia, Medical trauma, and Dysphoria

Minor: Blood

ali1311's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Such an accessible way to discuss gender and not shy away from complicated questions and issues on the subject. It was great to read about a nonbinary person who uses e/em/eir pronouns, which I'm less familiar with! The storyline was easy to follow and I think Maia did a great job of showcasing the complexity, hardship, and beauty of genderqueerness. Just a really moving book. Reminds me of Fun Home but with more introspection from the author. I also appreciated how this book didn't really provide easy answers. It invited you in to think like Maia does and join em in the deluge of questions and uncertainties. Also, the art was beautiful!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma and Dysphoria

chickaboogawah's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I really loved this book and hope to share it with many people. Maia clearly explains eir thoughts and choices growing up, and I hope my kids are inspired by em.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexual content, Transphobia, Vomit, Medical content, Medical trauma, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Dysphoria

vael's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Medical trauma and Dysphoria

violet_feath's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

4.75

Read it all in one night. Fast paced and keeps you wanting to read on. Definitely made me understand non binary identity on a deeper level. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Medical trauma

bmpicc's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

I loved this book. Fantastic artwork and a very honest look at gender. For many people it isn't simply what the doctor says in the birthing room. Kobabe didn't shy away from sharing unexpected trauma, confusion (internal and external) or conversations (even the uncomfortable ones) with family. There is a lot packed into these 240 pages. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma and Dysphoria