butterwashere's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
First, if the documentary does exist, I would watch it. I feel like of the interviews, the people who spoke accurately describe Queerness which is the feeling of being at home with oneself. (Same thing describing Queer Love)
Of all the characters in the story, I relate to Edie. I understood Edie’s pain of having to lie to her parents. There’s a part of the story where Edie’s mom tells Edie to not be gay. I am like ow, that hurts.
I am in a slightly different situation. I never told my parents, but I think they know after me accidentally putting my previous name on the vax card.
Near the end of the story, Edie and her friends go to a bookstore, and she sees a lot of Queer books. She thinks back home to her having a couple of Queer books to the bookstore being full of them. As someone who is still in the closet, I have one book that has Queer representation and two books by Queer authors. The rest are digital. I remember being in a bookstore with my family and I see this one bookshelf stocked with Queer books. I want to buy one of each.
It is also nice to see representation, especially with a nonbinary character. (Ben) I like how they know themselves best to the point they set a boundary with Edie in which they broke up. They are not ok with Edie changing pronouns, so she would have an easier time with her parents. (Her parents don’t understand the concept of being nonbinary)
Of all the characters in the story, I relate to Edie. I understood Edie’s pain of having to lie to her parents. There’s a part of the story where Edie’s mom tells Edie to not be gay. I am like ow, that hurts.
I am in a slightly different situation. I never told my parents, but I think they know after me accidentally putting my previous name on the vax card.
Near the end of the story, Edie and her friends go to a bookstore, and she sees a lot of Queer books. She thinks back home to her having a couple of Queer books to the bookstore being full of them. As someone who is still in the closet, I have one book that has Queer representation and two books by Queer authors. The rest are digital. I remember being in a bookstore with my family and I see this one bookshelf stocked with Queer books. I want to buy one of each.
It is also nice to see representation, especially with a nonbinary character. (Ben) I like how they know themselves best to the point they set a boundary with Edie in which they broke up. They are not ok with Edie changing pronouns, so she would have an easier time with her parents. (Her parents don’t understand the concept of being nonbinary)
Also, nice to see light romance with the characters figuring out dating. Boundaries are set and respected. However, I do want to point out one thing, dating someone should be getting to know someone closer. I was a bit irked when Knox commented on Dawn’s clothing after undressing her and am glad that Dawn broke up with him. I can also see why Dawn is a little hesitant on dating again after that scene.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Violence
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