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A review by thepermageek
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First off, I need to just come out & say it:
There are no heroes in this book.
Every single character is super flawed (like all humans really). Which is one of the reasons I loved it! Another reason is that it accurately depicts life for city-dwelling trans people (and in particular trans women) in the 21st century.
For instance, some of the settings include picnics in the park, queer dance parties, funerals, & sex workers' clients' apartments.
FYI there are some pretty rough moments in the book depicting violence & internalized transphobic narratives so if yr trans probably best to read it when yr in a good (enough) headspace.
There are no heroes in this book.
Every single character is super flawed (like all humans really). Which is one of the reasons I loved it! Another reason is that it accurately depicts life for city-dwelling trans people (and in particular trans women) in the 21st century.
For instance, some of the settings include picnics in the park, queer dance parties, funerals, & sex workers' clients' apartments.
FYI there are some pretty rough moments in the book depicting violence & internalized transphobic narratives so if yr trans probably best to read it when yr in a good (enough) headspace.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Transphobia, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Addiction, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Grief and Suicide