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A review by norspider
Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
It's not hyperbole anymore; it is all men.
The birth of a virus that targets anyone with high enough testosterone levels, turning them into mindless, ferocious beasts. Things that hunt in packs to eat (and do worse) to any prey.
The characters we follow most are Beth and Fran, 2 trans girls surviving by any means necessary in the wilderness. A chance encounter puts them in the crosshairs of a merciless army of TERFs. Beth, Fran, and most other characters we're introduced to get a fulfilling amount of depth and development.
This book is GRAPHIC with its violence and sex. Be aware of that going in, and then expect more.
There are pop-culture references that may alienate some potential readers but I hope I'm wrong about that. More people should read this book.
The birth of a virus that targets anyone with high enough testosterone levels, turning them into mindless, ferocious beasts. Things that hunt in packs to eat (and do worse) to any prey.
The characters we follow most are Beth and Fran, 2 trans girls surviving by any means necessary in the wilderness. A chance encounter puts them in the crosshairs of a merciless army of TERFs. Beth, Fran, and most other characters we're introduced to get a fulfilling amount of depth and development.
This book is GRAPHIC with its violence and sex. Be aware of that going in, and then expect more.
There are pop-culture references that may alienate some potential readers but I hope I'm wrong about that. More people should read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dysphoria, Gore, Homophobia, Violence, Blood, Body horror, Cursing, Murder, Sexual content, Death, Medical content, and Transphobia
Moderate: Death of parent and Animal death
Minor: Deadnaming, Excrement, Slavery, and Sexual assault