A review by bonriki
Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin

challenging emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

I didn’t realize when I began this book that it would be another trans trauma story which was a very unwelcome surprise. Cis authors writing stories about trans people with a cis audience in mind do this all the time, I need to start reading spoilers ahead of time so I can avoid these books. It sends a message that trans people are deserving of empathy due to the discrimination we face, not because we are intrinsically worthy of respect and dignity. If I want to read about assaults and hate crimes against trans people, I’ll read the news
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