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A review by suchafunpaige
Woodworking by Emily St. James
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
“But a person’s life is their own. Few sins are greater than trying to squeeze someone else into the shape you require them to be.”
Everyone should read this book to try to understand an ounce of what trans people experience in their lifetime.
Set during the 2016 election, Woodworking follows Abigail and Erica in their small town of Mitchell, South Dakota (a place I have surprisingly been to, only to see The World's Only Corn Palace). Abigail is seventeen years old & Erica is her teacher. Both of our main characters are trans people who lean on each other as they try to figure out who they really are in this world. I almost DNF’d 70 pages in because the relationship between teacher & student was a bit much at first, but I’m glad I didn’t. I promise it’s not as weird as it sounds. Emily St. James’ writing style in Woodworking is different than anything I’ve ever read. It’s told in parallel timelines from Abigail and Erica’s POVs. However, sometimes it’s narrated by their old selves. A bit confusing, but I liked it.
Don’t skip the author’s note or acknowledgments.
Everyone should read this book to try to understand an ounce of what trans people experience in their lifetime.
Set during the 2016 election, Woodworking follows Abigail and Erica in their small town of Mitchell, South Dakota (a place I have surprisingly been to, only to see The World's Only Corn Palace). Abigail is seventeen years old & Erica is her teacher. Both of our main characters are trans people who lean on each other as they try to figure out who they really are in this world. I almost DNF’d 70 pages in because the relationship between teacher & student was a bit much at first, but I’m glad I didn’t. I promise it’s not as weird as it sounds. Emily St. James’ writing style in Woodworking is different than anything I’ve ever read. It’s told in parallel timelines from Abigail and Erica’s POVs. However, sometimes it’s narrated by their old selves. A bit confusing, but I liked it.
Don’t skip the author’s note or acknowledgments.