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emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
This was more than I thought it would be! Came for the cat, stayed for the inspirational story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
This was a good memoir, I think where the issues lied was the structure. I would be getting really into the story being told, and then we'd bounce to a different point in the author's life. I don't think that the non-linear narrative worked here. Elliot Page is truly an inspiration to the queer community, and I hope their next work is even better!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Dysphoria
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Lesbophobia
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This is a hard one for me to rate. The subject matter for its time period is very groundbreaking, and I found it fascinating learning about growing up gay during the 50s and 60s. The problems I had with the book was the switch of perspectives between David and the contributing author, I don’t feel like they added anything and it really messed with the pacing. A reformat this book could be even easier to digest.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Outing
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Wow, what a breathtaking inter generational story. The switches of perspective were super fascinating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, War
Moderate: Hate crime, Blood, Police brutality, Outing
Minor: Violence
informative
fast-paced
Took a little while to pick up, but I really enjoyed this! Very informative, especially for those interested in queer rep in media.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Racism
Minor: Sexual assault
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Another fantastic essay collection by Samantha Irby. Highly recommend the audiobook to hear the stories in the author’s words!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Sexual content
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
Good overview of gender and sexuality over time! The graphics helped with portraying the information.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Mental illness
Minor: Deadnaming
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very lighthearted and great representation. I kinda spaced out a bit towards the end, but the humor and characters kept me going.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Didn’t live up to the hype like I thought it would, but the author’s stories were VERY insightful and important.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Incest, Racism
Moderate: Death, Sexual content, Colonisation
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
I had a fun time with this one! Loved the personal stories, gave me some insights into the bisexual brain. Wish there was more of a PUNCH, but the humor really sold the stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia
Minor: Deadnaming, Sexual content