A review by kenbooky
Pageboy by Elliot Page

5.0

I have been wanting to read this for a bit now. Truly incredible. Elliot Page writes from a place of vulnerability but also self discovery and actualization. To have you body critiqued at the rate page did from such a young age — to be sexualized and have this coquettish pigeonholed idea of themselves, to be Juno and to then have the world picturing preteen sex with you to then “disappoint” numerous fans, stalkers, and even your dad — that’s fucking rough. Page does a good job of subtly calling out those who added to his suffering. Anyone who grew up alongside his films will be able to point out who these assholes are. But for every horrible person mentioned, Page seems to find a way to name atleast 5+ good and supportive friends that helped him along the way. Things I learned: Elliot page is really into permaculture and climate change, they have really great taste in music, and they have loved others so deeply that the lasting effects permeate this book as evidence.