A review by saturn_rage
Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters

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

3.75

Holy shit this book made me cry several time. I identify with Reese (wonder why lol), and her struggles with motherhood and trans motherhood fucking HIT ME. Anyhow, I do find the ending of the book interesting, but I can’t bring myself to love anyone but Reese. Katrina pisses me off, as does Ames. Gendering them all female at the end is interesting though, we’re left with four women (baby included) pondering themselves. I don’t really love this book, but holy shit some parts of it do get me. 
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