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Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe

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lenaslesegirlera's review against another edition

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emotional informative reflective fast-paced

3.5

i especially picked out this read because i saw a of the most-banned books in the us. 
and the only „disturbing“ (quote from sources across the internet that explained why they banned this book) thing about this graphic novel are the horrible reviews by the TERs, transphobes or ignorant people on here. 

this graphic novel depicts the process of gender-identity finding in a beautiful and relatable way that gives cis-gender people an opportunity to comprehend the struggles of trans* people in general and the author and eir journey more.
additionally, this book is very educational and e.g. explains the biological factors that determine whether someone is trans* in a way that is very easy to read. 

i understand that this is for a bit of an older audience since it does have a few content warnings but these should just be pointed out, instead of banning the whole book. 
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justcallmeemily's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

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greta_1251's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted fast-paced

4.75

I opened this book maybe 50 minutes ago and only put it down because I turned the last page. I absolutely adored the journey that reading this took me through and am incredibly happy that this book exists. Maia Kobabe is such a talented storyteller. E made me tear up in recognition at least 4 times even as I quickly tore through the book.  The art was perfect with the tone of the story and really added to my experience. The way E flowed from topic to topic and anecdote to anecdote was very smooth and natural and made me feel like I was listening to em speak rather than just reading. Overall one of my favourite books I've read this year if not a top book in general!
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celtic_oracle's review against another edition

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informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

I could hardly put this down and blew through it in 2 days (and would have been 1, if not for that pesky work thing). 
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yleavy's review against another edition

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4.75

A really lovely memoir and reflection on gender identity and sexuality. I loved the family relationships.
The ending felt like it needed another beat or two; I actually thought I was missing a few pages.
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penofpossibilities's review against another edition

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3.0

It ended rather abrupltly, that was jarring. It felt very immersive otherwise. It was a very honest account of eir experiences. Some of the scenes were very disturbing in it's graphic depiction of undergoing a trauma on the body. That was difficult to read.
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eli_drottningu's review against another edition

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4.0

Informativo e interesante, pero algo all over the place para mi gusto.
Me hizo pensar en cómo me gustaría criar chilpayates
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snackykennedy's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny informative inspiring fast-paced

4.75

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chickaboogawah's review against another edition

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5.0

I really loved this book and hope to share it with many people. Maia clearly explains eir thoughts and choices growing up, and I hope my kids are inspired by em.
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emquartz15's review against another edition

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5.0

I’ve been wanting to read this book for forever and am so happy I finally did! As a queer person who uses mixed pronouns, experiencing Kobabe’s vulnerability in this memoir was freeing. It felt like an offering to help people understand, not feel alone, or both. 

Not to mention e is an incredible cartoonist and writer. I admired eir drawings, the way they communicate pain, joy, etc., and I found myself giggling at just how well e captures life as a queer person in general. A million times worth the read.

Kobabe also helped me understand neopronouns and gender in new ways. It’s crucial to keep this memoir available on library shelves and in bookstores worldwide. 🏳️‍🌈
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