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A review by aruarian_melody
Ace and Aro Journeys: A Guide to Embracing Your Asexual or Aromantic Identity by The Ace and Aro Advocacy Project
Did not finish book. Stopped at 42%.
DNF@42%
I appreciate the aro and/or ace representation but this book is so concerned with showcasting the wide range of ace experiences that it just becomes very unclear and unhelpful. In general, inclusiveness is amazing and I'm glad they tried to be as reflected and inclusive as possible, but the result was a very shallow overview with a ton of repetitions in the advice sections. Often the advice was something along the lines of "make sure to separate X,Y and Z" - without defining X,Y and Z or giving specific examples. There is a glossary but I often didn't find (enough) information on terms. I just wasn't sure what my takeaway should be or who the target audience is. I liked the quotes from different people on the ace-spectrum and expected the book to be more focused on that.
I appreciate the aro and/or ace representation but this book is so concerned with showcasting the wide range of ace experiences that it just becomes very unclear and unhelpful. In general, inclusiveness is amazing and I'm glad they tried to be as reflected and inclusive as possible, but the result was a very shallow overview with a ton of repetitions in the advice sections. Often the advice was something along the lines of "make sure to separate X,Y and Z" - without defining X,Y and Z or giving specific examples. There is a glossary but I often didn't find (enough) information on terms. I just wasn't sure what my takeaway should be or who the target audience is. I liked the quotes from different people on the ace-spectrum and expected the book to be more focused on that.