Stephen K. (havan) reviewed on 2/19/2013 + 138 more book reviews

When English school lad, Robert is cast in the role of Rosalind opposite the crush-worthy Milena, the appeal of dressing as a girl and using make-up, and the attention that it gets from Milena quickly has him confused and questioning his assumptions about gender and stereotypes.

This is an amazing read. While it first seemed to be over too quickly, it accomplished everything it ought to. Personally I've never really understood the allure of tranvestitism among straights but this little book made it credible.

For such a short book, it accomplishes much. You'll geniunely like these characters, enjoy spending time in their world, and perhaps gain a new perspective along the way. At 147 pages that's not bad! And in what other book can you catch a grade 10'er paraphrasing Kierkegaard?

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.
― Søren Kierkegaard

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