altogether, this was a very pleasant read where the author explores the idea of community. it reminds me of a long conversation that winds through a couple of primary touchpoints, whether it be the author's mennonite background or experience with other trans/queer communities. she also doesn't hesitate to name some of the more problematic aspects of community and what it is limited in. i do think that at certain points, the conversation dragged on a wee bit too long, and at certain points, it veered into more observation rather than true analysis. still, i enjoyed reading it and would happily read it again.