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Why do you think the author was compelled to bring transsexuality (Reese) into the story?
Megan Hoffman I agree with all of the answers below - re body dysmorphia, desire to be something different, hiding in own skin, etc. I also really enjoyed how the a…moreI agree with all of the answers below - re body dysmorphia, desire to be something different, hiding in own skin, etc. I also really enjoyed how the author didn't pander to a typical "transgender" story line. I liked how it was just normal, not some big revelation or surprise. Just a normal relationship, a normal boyfriend - exactly how transgender individuals and relationships SHOULD be depicted. Just normal. (less)
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The Vanishing Half
by Brit Bennett (Goodreads Author)
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