A review by znvisser
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

challenging emotional informative reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This story is a complex and nuanced reflection on womanhood and motherhood. At times however, it felt like nonfiction in disguise, with many detailed and metaphorical monologues to explain very specific ideas. Although these descriptions were succesful in their purpose, they felt too elaborate and therefore overemphasised, and I felt a similar way about the comprehensive flashbacks and many kink scenes. This book unexpectedly challenged me as well, as I felt there was more cruelty between the characters than justified by their individual considerations and complexities. Instead, I would have liked to see more of Ames' present-day relationship with both women, as I felt his character could have added some depth and peace to the story, but instead he started to drift away from the plot after a while. 
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