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A review by theresidentbookworm
The Full Spectrum: A New Generation of Writing About Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Other Identities by David Levithan, Billy Merrell
3.0
During Pride Month, I've been trying to make my reading as queer and diverse as possible. I've had The Full Spectrum on my Kindle for a while so it was a perfect time to dive into it. I read the expanded edition, which features both the pieces originally published in 2006 and some new pieces for the 2016 expanded edition.
My feelings on this collection are split. The original pieces, while mostly good, also feel a little dated in 2020. The introduction acknowledges this, and I did still enjoy them. However, when comparing them to the new essays, I couldn't help notice that I connected more with the newer pieces, which felt more diverse in their selection. I almost wish they had just published a new volume of The Full Spectrum to accompany the old volume. I particularly enjoyed the essays that dealt with asexuality. They made me feel very seen, and I just wanted more of that content.
Still, this is a great collection that I would recommend for anyone who likes nonfiction and essays and wants to read LGBTQIA+ content this month.
My feelings on this collection are split. The original pieces, while mostly good, also feel a little dated in 2020. The introduction acknowledges this, and I did still enjoy them. However, when comparing them to the new essays, I couldn't help notice that I connected more with the newer pieces, which felt more diverse in their selection. I almost wish they had just published a new volume of The Full Spectrum to accompany the old volume. I particularly enjoyed the essays that dealt with asexuality. They made me feel very seen, and I just wanted more of that content.
Still, this is a great collection that I would recommend for anyone who likes nonfiction and essays and wants to read LGBTQIA+ content this month.