Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
The novel explores the intricate lives of three women—Reese, a transgender woman; Ames, who has detransitioned from being Amy; and Katrina, Ames's boss and lover—who find themselves unexpectedly connected by an unplanned pregnancy. As they navigate their complex relationships and identities, the story delves into themes of gender, motherhood, and the search for belonging, challenging conventional notions of family and love. Through their intertwined journeys, the characters confront their pasts and grapple with the possibilities of creating a non-traditional family structure.
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- Published
- 2021
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-350
- Original Language
- English
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- 72nd on Truelit's 100 Best Books of the Quarter Century (/r/truelit)
- 87th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 5221st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Best Fiction Books of the 21st Century (So Far) (Kirkus Reviews)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)