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katiescho741's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 Stars
To be honest, I'm not really the target for this book. I loved Bimini when they were on Drag Race UK, so I figured I'd try their book.
I enjoyed the sections about fashion, runway looks, and their discussion about coming out and the ideas of being non-binary. It was also interesting to read about the effect covid had on the LGBT communities, and how toxic it can be as well.
However, most of the rest of the book is sort of self-help, sort of autobiography, which became repetitive but didn't really say much. I wish they had gone into detail about their struggles, and that the book had been a bit more linear with the stories.
Some stuff I just thought was silly like mentions of star signs, positive thinking, and manifesting luck. A great read if you're a fan of Bimini, and their tone and humour is often hilarious, but not a brilliant read.
To be honest, I'm not really the target for this book. I loved Bimini when they were on Drag Race UK, so I figured I'd try their book.
I enjoyed the sections about fashion, runway looks, and their discussion about coming out and the ideas of being non-binary. It was also interesting to read about the effect covid had on the LGBT communities, and how toxic it can be as well.
However, most of the rest of the book is sort of self-help, sort of autobiography, which became repetitive but didn't really say much. I wish they had gone into detail about their struggles, and that the book had been a bit more linear with the stories.
Some stuff I just thought was silly like mentions of star signs, positive thinking, and manifesting luck. A great read if you're a fan of Bimini, and their tone and humour is often hilarious, but not a brilliant read.
maxbeckerman's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
freybabies's review against another edition
4.0
This was lovely, it encouraged me to learn and open my eyes more not only as a queer woman but to the people around me :)
bronzeageholly's review
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Covering very important topics of gender, sexuality, fast fashion, capitalism, racism, sexism, addiction, and mental illness, Bimini really covers it all! The book is a mixture of self help and a manifesto for allyship and community activism.
I particularly appreciated Bimini’s personal stories around their school life, gender and sexuality, and struggles with addiction in its different forms. It was incredibly moving to hear their reflections and the lessons they learnt from what they’d experienced. The section about going on the yoga retreat was particularly interesting to me and I would have loved to read more.
I love their narratorial voice and listening to it as an audiobook was very special. I appreciated hearing about who Bimini looks up to and wants to uplift.
The social and political activism sections of the book felt quite simplistic and repetitive at times, but I think it’s a good start for someone who is beginning to think more intersectionally.
I particularly appreciated Bimini’s personal stories around their school life, gender and sexuality, and struggles with addiction in its different forms. It was incredibly moving to hear their reflections and the lessons they learnt from what they’d experienced. The section about going on the yoga retreat was particularly interesting to me and I would have loved to read more.
I love their narratorial voice and listening to it as an audiobook was very special. I appreciated hearing about who Bimini looks up to and wants to uplift.
The social and political activism sections of the book felt quite simplistic and repetitive at times, but I think it’s a good start for someone who is beginning to think more intersectionally.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Dysphoria
artbreakerbookclub's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
hayley_henderson22's review
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.25