A review by lenin_lover_69
Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor

emotional funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The premise (a nb/gender fluid person is able to physically change their body at will) was executed so well and it was also a great companion book to Mario Mieli's Towards a Gay Communism that I had just finished. I did just find I wanted more from the narrative, and although the book was fairly consistently compelling it was like I wanted more time w characters or to understand their motives. For example, I didn't really buy into Paul's relationship with Diane - why did he love her? And all the build up to the meeting with Robin...but maybe that's just how it goes with these things.
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