reallyrawson's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nxnw4321's review against another edition
It was written in a style I found super annoying.
tmitsock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ferris_mx's review against another edition
5.0
OMG this was lovely and insightful. I was all bought in for the happy ending, but the actual ending is a lot more complicated. Which is meta food for thought for me on my own journey. I cried a lot, throughout, tears of sorrow, joy, and poignancy.
nanimaduwal's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the topic and learning some new queer and trans language. However, the book didn't read very easily. The sentences were too long and sometimes too cryptic. I'll probably remember this book for a while, because of its unique storyline and characters (which I did like by the way - I read a lot of reviews saying they were unlikable, but I liked them in their own weird ways). However, that doesn't mean I will recommend it for its good writing. :)
thatsoneforthebooks's review against another edition
5.0
✨ Review ✨ Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
I've been eyeing this book since it came out and just got around to picking it up (thanks, book club!). This book is brilliantly written - following the story of three women: 1) a trans female Reese who has always wanted to be a mother, 2) Ames, a detransitioned trans female, who has recently fathered a child, with 3) Katrina, a cis woman, and Ames' boss. The book follows both the present-day story when the three consider forming a queer family to raise the baby, as well as the past stories of Reese and Ames, including stories around their transitions, dating life, and more.
This rich story, while not always enjoyable (in fact, it may leave you feel conflicted in places), so brilliantly considers trans life in its joys and its traumas. By giving a glimpse into detransitioning as well, Peters opens up all sorts of space to consider topics of gender, sexuality, race, identity, feminism, role models, parenthood, motherhood, and so much more. In places the book read almost like philosophy or non-fiction as the characters delve into these topics. Even as a cis woman, there are places in this book that felt relatable, and Peters uses ideas of parenthood and motherhood, especially, to build these sorts of bridges of understanding. The book also melds humor and trauma, power and pain, in ways that will keep you thinking long after you finish this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: literary fiction, queer and trans representation
Location: New York City
I've been eyeing this book since it came out and just got around to picking it up (thanks, book club!). This book is brilliantly written - following the story of three women: 1) a trans female Reese who has always wanted to be a mother, 2) Ames, a detransitioned trans female, who has recently fathered a child, with 3) Katrina, a cis woman, and Ames' boss. The book follows both the present-day story when the three consider forming a queer family to raise the baby, as well as the past stories of Reese and Ames, including stories around their transitions, dating life, and more.
This rich story, while not always enjoyable (in fact, it may leave you feel conflicted in places), so brilliantly considers trans life in its joys and its traumas. By giving a glimpse into detransitioning as well, Peters opens up all sorts of space to consider topics of gender, sexuality, race, identity, feminism, role models, parenthood, motherhood, and so much more. In places the book read almost like philosophy or non-fiction as the characters delve into these topics. Even as a cis woman, there are places in this book that felt relatable, and Peters uses ideas of parenthood and motherhood, especially, to build these sorts of bridges of understanding. The book also melds humor and trauma, power and pain, in ways that will keep you thinking long after you finish this book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Genre: literary fiction, queer and trans representation
Location: New York City
sophusface's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0