A review by analia
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I feel like at times there was a heightened political self awareness from the author that was too overstated in the text. Like a need to state that even though she’s white, she’s aware of it and wants us all to know she knows her privilege etc etc. I wish there was more backstory from Ames and his choice to de transition. I feel like Reese and Katrina were both written to be unlikeable and I found that uncomfortable to sit with. 
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