proceduralbob's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Grief, Drug use, Outing, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Biphobia, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Transphobia, and Sexism
hannahjbourke's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I really and truly loved reading this book! Hearing a spectrum of stories as broad as our community was incredibly insightful, at times relatable, funny and sad, it has everything. For queer Australians, the Australian context in which these stories are based is a comfort, and allows for you to feel more deeply connected to your Australian queer community. As if the writers are your friends, telling you of their experiences and wisdom.
Moderate: Transphobia and Homophobia
Minor: Sexual assault
readwithchar's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, and Child abuse
Moderate: Cancer and Death
danajoy's review
emotional
4.0
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Eating disorder, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, and Violence
demo's review
3.25
This is definitely an important project but the collection feels a little lacking. Several of the contributions were very similar—particularly those focussing on the G of LGBTIQA+, which comprised almost half of the collection. I wish more space had been made for more nebulous or underrepresented identifications. Another piece on intersex experience would have been welcome. Perhaps more from bisexual or pansexual men?
In particular, I'm miffed that this collection signposts asexual representation in its front and back matter yet contains none. It seems a little shady to preach inclusivity and not practice it, particularly when many of the contributions discussed the impacts of inadequate queer representation. It's not fair to use the A in your press material and blurb if you're not actually going to feature asexual voices in your content, js.
In particular, I'm miffed that this collection signposts asexual representation in its front and back matter yet contains none. It seems a little shady to preach inclusivity and not practice it, particularly when many of the contributions discussed the impacts of inadequate queer representation. It's not fair to use the A in your press material and blurb if you're not actually going to feature asexual voices in your content, js.
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
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