3.75/5

Queer is exactly the word to describe this book, in all senses of the word. This book is odd, contains many ideas about LGBTQ+ identities and examines them in a critical and almost academic manner. There are also illustrations which help aid the subject matter.

- I went into this book assuming it to be a graphic novel about the history of the LGBTQ+ community. Whilst this is touched upon, the main lense of the book focuses on how various theories (especially queer theory) and hypotheses have been established and evolved over time. The book is thorough in this but also slightly confusing. If you were looking for a simple introduction to the community, I wouldn't pick this as my first foray.

- However, it does explain in explicit and poignant detail the problems and benefits of each philosophy it covers. The book talks about how various movements have both improved and detracted from their own communities and emphasise heavily how we should critically analyse and remember this.

Reasonably heavy but an interesting, reflective and a good spark for beginning a philosophical queer journey. I'd recommend to those already familiar with the terminology and community who are looking for further, more analytical reading.