A review by aether
Nevada by Imogen Binnie

challenging funny reflective slow-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

5.0

I have never, in my life, had a book resonate with me on such a deeply personal level like Nevada. So many parts of the book made me scoff in surprise, or exclaim "Yes! That's what it's like!". Though his book would probably be largely incomprehensible to cis people, it struck a chord so deep in my that I'm still processing it. I've read passages to my therapist and I'm trying to pressure her into reading it! She said to one part I read about kinks "this is extremely well-written". I'm hoping to read some passages to my mom to, to try and help her understand. Imogen's writing is just so simultaneously personal and profound.

On the actual characters and plot: Maria (the main character) stresses me the hell out. She's actively, intentionally irresponsible. She doesn't take her hormones regularly! She "Just Does Stuff". I hate it, but it creates quite the basis for a story. 

Not a plot spoiler but spoilering it anyway:
A note for the last bit of the book - it just ends, pretty abruptly. It's worth being prepared for that because it pissed me off! But it is really representative of life and how there's no "big final ending" to the story of a particular journey. Life goes on and so must we, regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in.


It's hard to find a copy of this book that's not from Amazon, but (Obama voice) let me be clear: If you're trans, read this book!!!

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