alex_unabridged's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
untitledlullaby's review against another edition
5.0
I spam read this (also another Gaelynn Lea fan hurrah!) it was so good. Every one of these interviewee’s was so interesting and had so many interesting things to say about Gender. I really enjoyed this.
dorothy_gale's review against another edition
5.0
5★: MY FIRST CONTEMPORARY BOOK ON GENDER; IT SEEMED FAIRLY COMPREHENSIVE. I appreciated that the author had firsthand experience with gender issues and was vulnerable enough to share their own journey with us to show how complex it is. I totally get why so many people are choosing to identify as non-binary now. AND, I can also see why a book like this could take a decade to write! Bravo Rhea!
Just published in April of this year (2022), this book currently has a 4.38-star average by 756 peeps. I recommend it to mature teens and adults who are interested in learning more about contemporary gender issues.
Just published in April of this year (2022), this book currently has a 4.38-star average by 756 peeps. I recommend it to mature teens and adults who are interested in learning more about contemporary gender issues.
bootrat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Homophobia
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Racism
Contains a couple of homophobic slurs, including the f slur, used by one of the interviewees (Ignacio). It makes it clear with a note at the bottom of the page when the content about a suicide attempt is, so you can skip that if needed. Check the full content warnings on the first page.sarahav47's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
chaotic17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
finalefile's review against another edition
4.0
I liked how this book was mostly a lot of interviews published in comic form. I'd like to see more books in this genre.
The book describes the interviewees' ideas of what "gender" means to them. There is quite a diversity of responses - it's like no two people have the same perspective. I actually really liked seeing these different perspectives, instead of the book trying to push a specific, narrow agenda.
If you gave this book to an alien who had no idea of human history and gender norms, I think they'd be pretty confused by all the contradictions! The book's lack of consensus on gender further cemented my interest in gender-abolitionist and gender-critical beliefs...get rid of all gender stereotypes and expectations and just let people be who they are (while still referring to the biological sexes when appropriate). I have felt uncomfortable with my gender perception in the past, but I have to make peace with the fact that I am a female-bodied human being and there is nothing wrong with my body, but there is plenty wrong with societal norms that make me dislike my body. Okay, now we need a book about that!
The book describes the interviewees' ideas of what "gender" means to them. There is quite a diversity of responses - it's like no two people have the same perspective. I actually really liked seeing these different perspectives, instead of the book trying to push a specific, narrow agenda.
If you gave this book to an alien who had no idea of human history and gender norms, I think they'd be pretty confused by all the contradictions! The book's lack of consensus on gender further cemented my interest in gender-abolitionist and gender-critical beliefs...get rid of all gender stereotypes and expectations and just let people be who they are (while still referring to the biological sexes when appropriate). I have felt uncomfortable with my gender perception in the past, but I have to make peace with the fact that I am a female-bodied human being and there is nothing wrong with my body, but there is plenty wrong with societal norms that make me dislike my body. Okay, now we need a book about that!