citrine's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I cannot describe my love for this book. Its so beautiful and sad and kind. Its affirming and frightening and unbelievably beautiful. I want to cry every time I read it.
One of the last pictures in the book is a trans girl wearing a shirt of the punk band Against Me! In one of AM!'s songs, there is a line that I think of often (especially when I am low). It's "You want them to notice the ragged ends of your summer dress/You want them to see you like they see every other girl/but they just see a faggot."
I think this book is about faggotry. Its about being a transgender faggot whose life experience blends being a gay man in some social spaces and a woman in others. The men calling you slurs in the street dont care if youre a woman; youre still just a faggot. The men you fuck at gas stations dont care if youre a woman; youre still just a faggot. Its not a continuity of identity, but of experience. And its rendered so beautifully here. Its funny, its harsh, its cruel. Its an exceptional book. I love it so much.
One of the last pictures in the book is a trans girl wearing a shirt of the punk band Against Me! In one of AM!'s songs, there is a line that I think of often (especially when I am low). It's "You want them to notice the ragged ends of your summer dress/You want them to see you like they see every other girl/but they just see a faggot."
I think this book is about faggotry. Its about being a transgender faggot whose life experience blends being a gay man in some social spaces and a woman in others. The men calling you slurs in the street dont care if youre a woman; youre still just a faggot. The men you fuck at gas stations dont care if youre a woman; youre still just a faggot. Its not a continuity of identity, but of experience. And its rendered so beautifully here. Its funny, its harsh, its cruel. Its an exceptional book. I love it so much.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Transphobia, Hate crime, Animal death, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Homophobia
Moderate: Drug use and Blood
msmarlena's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ohheyitsalexis's review against another edition
5.0
Just an unflinching, slice-of-life graphic novel about being a trans sex worker in Seattle. It's short, beautiful, but incredibly sad.
vergilius's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
3.0
An interesting read. Nuanced and frank, emotional and moving. Art very expressive.
snakycat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
gonah_hawking's review against another edition
5.0
This book has been on my TBR list since it came out. I remember picking it up in a Barnes and Noble and putting it back down because I already had my limit. Reading it now, I wish so deeply I had grabbed it then.
The Pervert follows the protagonist as she endeavors through being trans, a sex worker, and the societal and emotional weight that comes with them.
I wish there was more. I wish we could have a series, or even just a few more chapters of this, as the story can feel jumbled and messy--giving the reader a feeling similar to what the mc is experiencing: confusion and tenseness.
I think my favorite part about this book is that 90% of the talking characters are trans. There is no confusion about that. There is no hand-holding to the trans experience either, and that is so refreshing in a cis world.
I borrowed this book from the library, but I will be buying a personal copy once I've finished this review.
Thank you Remy.
The Pervert follows the protagonist as she endeavors through being trans, a sex worker, and the societal and emotional weight that comes with them.
I wish there was more. I wish we could have a series, or even just a few more chapters of this, as the story can feel jumbled and messy--giving the reader a feeling similar to what the mc is experiencing: confusion and tenseness.
I think my favorite part about this book is that 90% of the talking characters are trans. There is no confusion about that. There is no hand-holding to the trans experience either, and that is so refreshing in a cis world.
I borrowed this book from the library, but I will be buying a personal copy once I've finished this review.
Thank you Remy.
inseparalien's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
so sad but so furry beautiful
vampirelake's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5