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Genre queer : une autobiographie non binaire by Maia Kobabe

249 reviews

delaineyk's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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emmareeser's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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zydecovivo's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

4.5

I've seen this book in multiple places advertised as the most banned (or one of the most banned books) since it was published. I decided I wanted to see what it was about.

To start, I did not realize this was a graphic novel. That made it much easier to read and also somewhat understandable as to why some adults felt the need to ban it. Graphic novels are often confused for children's books and this is not for children. There is nudity as well as explicit mentions of sex and periods. However, this would be very helpful for teenagers and young adults also struggling with their gender identity. I think Maia does a great job of explaining how their gender has felt like a balancing act and even illustrating the more complex feelings about it, as well as the additional confusion around sexuality that comes with a fluid gender. I found the ending a bit abrupt, but I understand that, like any identity, it is forever evolving, so that is not really the end. This is simply a chronicle that Maia has published to help others understand what growing up gender queer is like and to create explicit gender queer representation in literature.

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ali1311's review against another edition

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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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chickaboogawah's review against another edition

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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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emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

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violet_feath's review against another edition

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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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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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5.0

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