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Dykette by Jenny Fran Davis

2 reviews

ember_is_gay's review

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challenging dark emotional funny
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • 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 no idea what this was about. Maybe I was not the target audience, but it feels very pretentious and a lot of words to say not a lot. And honestly, I am kinda sad because I was looking forward to it. 

I did enjoy the weird gore/porn bit. And I really liked the expanse of lesbians displayed; the 6 main characters show a huge range of what a lesbian can be and the nuances within our community. He/him lesbians, non-binary lesbians, lesbians who have had top surgery!! All valid lesbians and all so important to be recognised. 
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toffishay's review

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funny reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I don't really know how to feel about this book. There are really interesting points of character exploration with Sasha at times and some interesting asides about WLW culture and relationships and love. Those are the strongest parts. But so much of the book is dragged down in obvious sociological observation. One more than one occasion the book practically stops altogether to reiterate a point that it doesn't think you picked up on the first time. It really broke the tension of the build up, so when the climax happens, it kind of just...happens. It was close to something great, but I think it just missed the mark for me.
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