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A review by _nem_
My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Rep: Trans MTF SC, Gay SCs
I related a lot to this book. Especially the experience of coming out as trans and then parents trying to repress it and only considering how it would look for them and their reputation. I liked how the relationship between the siblings was highlighted and worked through.
I'm glad the parents came round in the end and the positive message that it spreads of people in general being accepting. I did think it finished fairly suddenly, especially with the main bully now being totally accepting.
I related a lot to this book. Especially the experience of coming out as trans and then parents trying to repress it and only considering how it would look for them and their reputation. I liked how the relationship between the siblings was highlighted and worked through.
I'm glad the parents came round in the end and the positive message that it spreads of people in general being accepting. I did think it finished fairly suddenly, especially with the main bully now being totally accepting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Deadnaming, and Transphobia
Moderate: Outing and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol