A review by annefan
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

A coming of age story that follows three generations of a Greek family with a mutated gene that causes momentous changes to the protagonist, Cal (Calliope), an intersex man raised as a female in Detroit. Themes of gender identity, nature vs. nurture, following the American dream, and race relations with allusions to Greek mythology. This was a powerful and compelling read that made a lasting impact on me as a reader.  Beautifully crafted with a vast scope and unforgettable characters it is epic, tender, and fascinating. 
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