I loved this complicated queer romance about grief, identity, Jewishness, family of all kinds, and showing love even after death. It's not at all spooky or scary, but very warm and tender
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so-soHmmm...I was expecting more spooky than drama. It dealt with serious themes, such as identity and family dynamics. I liked some of the characters, but I couldn't get into the drama. However, I did enjoy the ghost aspect of the book. I wish there was more of it. 3⭐️
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pickAnother graphic memoir centering a crisis of faith! I‘m on a roll…this one focuses on Mann‘s upbringing in an Orthodox Jewish community. At a young age, he realized that he was gay. This does a good job illustrating his difficulties navigating the traumas he experienced, as he notes, “at the intersection of high-demand religion and authoritarian parenting.” The art, by Mann and his partner Ryan Gatts, is simple and highlights shades of blue. ⬇️
so-soWhat was promised: a look at modern trans life through the lens of talmudic commentary of eunuchs.
What I got: a 200 page commentary on leverite marriages and the most substantial parts being in the last 5 pages.
Also written in a very dry and academic style that is not for me.
3 out of 5 stars
Not sure how comfortable i am with a Jewish author quoting Christian gospel.
First impressions? Wow i sounded just like this pre 10/7/2023. I fear that the language used will date this book eventually, but the author is correct that this kind of book has been a long time coming.
Starting a new read while my son‘s in his youth fitness class at the Y. I actually started it while at his cello lesson earlier but didn‘t get a chance to snap a pic until now!
