A review by randeerebecca
Queer Intentions: A (Personal) Journey Through LGBTQ + Culture by Amelia Abraham

informative reflective slow-paced

2.0

I learned about parts of queer culture I had never heard of before (e.g. ballroom culture), but otherwise didn’t feel like this was that great. The author is a lesbian and part of the title of this book referred to it as a “personal journey through LGBTQ+ culture.” Other than the relationship anecdotes, there was actually VERY little exploration or discussion of lesbian culture at all. This book claims to be about LGBTQ+ culture, but it really focuses mostly on gay men, transgender women, and shitting on RuPaul. There’s no acknowledgment whatsoever of ace identity, and very little expansion on lesbian or bisexual identities. I did not read the last chapter, so it’s possible the author suddenly decided to expand her focus, but I doubt it.

As a disclaimer, I am not mad that this book is mostly about gay men and trans women. I am mad that the marketing and title led me to believe that it would be a personal reflection written by a lesbian. I am a lesbian and I read this book for pride month because I wanted to make an effort to expose myself to media where I would see myself represented more. I wish I had not wasted my time.
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