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A review by sunnymatsu
This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I adore this book, it's my absolute favorite of all time. A noir comedy mystery about 2 detective siblings who were born in the same body. The writing style is creative and fast-paced, and incredibly unique! It goes back and forth between more traditional writing and a screenwriting format, which does an amazing job for both comedy and drama. The beginning of the book is a bit confusing, but stick with it!
I won't deny that some parts may ring transphobic. On my end, it seems more like a lack of information than any sort of malice on the author's part, though. But it's up to you to decide whether that's worth it.
I won't deny that some parts may ring transphobic. On my end, it seems more like a lack of information than any sort of malice on the author's part, though. But it's up to you to decide whether that's worth it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gun violence, and Car accident
Moderate: Death and Self harm
Minor: Racism, Transphobia, and Forced institutionalization
Other warnings:
Syringe Use, A child character with a crush on an adult
Notes:
The self-harm is not in any typical form, but I felt it should be included as the scene itself is fairly graphic. To go into more detail, it is done with the intent of one of the siblings hurting the other, and involves sticking one hand into a burning toaster.
I listed racism to err on the safe side, but I'm white and would love to have some outside input on that. There are some parts that seem questionable to me.