Reviews tagging 'Transphobia'

Missing from the Village: The Story of Serial Killer Bruce McArthur, the Search for Justice, and the System That Failed Toronto's Queer Community by Justin Ling

7 reviews

annamercado19's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Ling masterfully balances giving an honest, open account of what truly happened during these gruesome events while also honoring every victim and loved one he speaks about. Ling remains empathetic and genuine throughout the entire book, which is refreshing considering today's dark fascination with true crime. He cares passionately and openly. Ling rightfully calls for us to do better in the future: to work towards a true queer community, for the reform of law enforcement and the righting of systemic wrongs, and to build a bridge between us together.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Murder, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Cannibalism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Torture, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Stalking, and Deportation

belletex's review against another edition

dark informative sad medium-paced

5.0

Fantastic book about true events and the unfortunate failure to stop a serial killer terrorizing Toronto’s gay community.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence and Murder

Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Police brutality

alanna17's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder

Minor: Homophobia and Transphobia

soobooksalot's review against another edition

challenging dark informative reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

"Even today, you can still literally get away with murder. If your victim is queer."
 Missing From The Village chronicles the disappearances and murders of eight Toronto-area men in the early-mid 2010s, the similarities between them being part of the LGBTQ+ community. And being acquainted with killer Bruce McArthur.
 Journalist Justin Ling acquaints readers with each of the victims, giving more page space to them than he who murdered them.
 It's a testiment to the importance of their lives, as well as the failings of the system that took years to even identify that the deaths were linked. Multiple men were never even reported missing. McArthur's name wasn't in the system despite violent incidents years prior.
 It's a timely read and one that illustrates the continual need for change, right in our own country. 
 For true crime fans seeking a Canadian-based read, recommended!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Hate crime, Racism, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Murder, and Outing

paronomaniac's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious sad tense fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Police brutality, Kidnapping, Cannibalism, and Murder

notthatlibrarian's review against another edition

dark emotional informative slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Transphobia, Police brutality, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Drug use, Gore, Misogyny, Racism, Xenophobia, Blood, and Stalking

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Hate crime, Pedophilia, and Forced institutionalization

Some of the victims were not out as queer at the time of their death and were outed during the investigation. Although many details of their lives are public record, it is still uncomfortable at times to read about, knowing they cannot give consent. Although the information related to the victims is handled sensitively, and the case is not sensationalized, it is difficult to read about certain events and details regarding the case without major discomfort.

clem's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Homophobia, Transphobia, Police brutality, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Drug abuse, Hate crime, Rape, Sexual assault, and Grief