Reviews

Dead Collections by Isaac Fellman

marmee12's review against another edition

2.5

not unenjoyable by any means but I was not in the right headspace for this type of book. too existential in a way I was not ready for. 

raix's review

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

3.5

I enjoyed the similarities drawn between transness, vampirism, and archives. It was really interesting to think of the main character whose body was essentially frozen in time at the beginning of his transition. I thought the approach to vampirism as a condition was really interesting and unique as well. The touch of a world in which vampires are common knowledge, and yet society not evolving to be accessible for them is unfortunately realistic. 
I found the descriptions of the fictional Feet of Clay fascinating. An interesting take on that era of sci-fi programming. I was amused that some of the arguments the characters are now embarrassed about are still being re-hashed in fandom today! 
The relationship between the two leads was too based on sex/sexual desire to really be interesting to me, but I liked the personal character growth it brought to each of them. 

eishai's review against another edition

mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

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

1.5

anpu325's review against another edition

3.0

Trans vampire archivist?! Sign me up!

buttermellow's review

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism

Moderate: Infidelity, Transphobia, Dysphoria, Car accident, and Suicidal thoughts

gabertron's review

adventurous funny informative lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

rainbowbookworm's review against another edition

3.0

I wasn't loving the book, wasn't liking the book, but then I realized it wasn't bad. I just feels that the author had many plot points in the air and couldn't do much with them.

bangarangbec's review

reflective medium-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

aidence's review

emotional funny reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

taylorreadingtime's review against another edition

4.0

I loved so much about this book, it's such a needed (and might I add, relatable) book, there is a great amount of deal of transmasc non-fiction and memoirs (which is great, honest), but it's so nice to see a protagonist who is transmasc in fiction; and it doesn't hurt that there's fantasy elements as well. There are a lot of elements of this book, all of which I adored, only reason it's getting a star off here, is it didn't gel as well, as I'd like to, but the contents were enough to keep me satiated. As a queer transmasc human being, a lot of the experiences spoken about in this book were so relatable, it was like finding water in a desert, after being deprived of thirst for a litany of years (minus the vampire stuff), but I am a nerd about vampire stuff as well (so that didn't hurt). And I'm also closely tied to Judaism, and the main protagonist is as well, so it's like...was this book made for me? Regardless, this was excellent and will be reading it again. Go and read this book!