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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
I appreciated the parts of this that induced welcome discomfort in the way that new perspectives on life force us to learn something or think differently. I did not appreciate the plot that basically led nowhere? I did appreciate the subplots and timeline-play. And I always appreciate solid, good quality - albeit heavy handed, in this case - writing.
3.5 stars
3.5 stars
I love all the perspectives and how they show the disparity between how we view ourselves vs how outsiders view us. The plot is entertaining and mentally stimulating. There’s a lot of nuance to think through and the book is kind of like a kaleidoscope. It’s definitely the most in depth novel I’ve read about the trans experience and it doesn’t shy away from any of the more complicated parts of queerness. I was kind of surprised I could relate to a lot of the book despite not being trans myself.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book touches on lots of different topics, including gender, parenthood, and womanhood. I like how I could not fully identify with one of the characters, especially opinion-wise. Their opinions made me think about those topics and about my own opinions on them. The writing was a bit much at times and was too long in some parts. Still an interesting book, for sure!
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
“Trans women are juvenile elephants. We are much stronger and more powerful than we understand. We are fifteen thousand pounds of muscle and bone forged from rage and trauma, armed with ivory spears and faces unique in nature, living in grasslands where any of the ubiquitous humans may or may not be a poacher.”
one of the books of all time for me, i reread it like twice a year
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
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
Loved it. Worst advertisement ever for the wim hof method.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
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
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, Outing
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Deadnaming, Abortion
Minor: Confinement, Car accident