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A review by thanmayi
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book isn't written for the comfort of cis women and that's something that a lot of people in these reviews seem to be missing.
This book is so beautifully written and is unapologetically trans, it looks at the darkest parts of being a trans woman, transitioning and detransitioning. I don't think I will ever be able to do this book justice when I talk about it. What I will say is that this is an important book, one that everyone needs to read at least once in their life.
I will emphasize going through the content warnings because this book has a lot of heavy content.
This book is so beautifully written and is unapologetically trans, it looks at the darkest parts of being a trans woman, transitioning and detransitioning. I don't think I will ever be able to do this book justice when I talk about it. What I will say is that this is an important book, one that everyone needs to read at least once in their life.
I will emphasize going through the content warnings because this book has a lot of heavy content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Homophobia, and Outing
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Deadnaming, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Pregnancy