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calvertmason21 's review for:
Detransition, Baby
by Torrey Peters
emotional
funny
informative
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm conflicted.
On the one hand, I think this book is a must-read for its explorations of gender, queerness and family. The emotion conveyed through Reese, Ames and Katrina's characters is raw, powerful and open. I found all three character equal parts fascinating and infuriating.
On the other, the writing itself is indulgent and extravagant in a way that affected the pace and experience of reading it. The internal monologues of the characters, particularly Reese in all her self-righteousness, felt far fetched and not believable. I don't feel like I'm the best placed person to explore the misogynistic tendency to describe cos women and the way they "confirm their gender through violence", however I do feel this tarred my reading experience somewhat.
On the one hand, I think this book is a must-read for its explorations of gender, queerness and family. The emotion conveyed through Reese, Ames and Katrina's characters is raw, powerful and open. I found all three character equal parts fascinating and infuriating.
On the other, the writing itself is indulgent and extravagant in a way that affected the pace and experience of reading it. The internal monologues of the characters, particularly Reese in all her self-righteousness, felt far fetched and not believable. I don't feel like I'm the best placed person to explore the misogynistic tendency to describe cos women and the way they "confirm their gender through violence", however I do feel this tarred my reading experience somewhat.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual violence, Violence
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Racism