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Manywhere

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(4.5 stars, rounded up because in words of Kristen Arnett: "The book is very queer" and very well-written.") This story collection has quite a range, in terms of style and subject, but revolve around history, bodies, and discovery. As with any collection, some stories are stronger than others, but they're all solid.

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This will be enjoyed by those seeking a read focused on a variety LGBTQ characters. These stories are varied and unique, and a couple may be even memorable.

Thanks very much for the free ARC for review!!

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Thank you so much to FSG Books and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC; it is greatly appreciated.

This book consists of nine short stories that all really stand on their own. We see characters from every walk and stage of life. I really appreciate the individuality of these stories; each main character is someone who doesn't fit the steroype of a "normal" life.

This collection starts off very strong, with the first three stories being my favorite. Do not expect these stories to have solid conclusions though. These stories are mainly a moment in the main character's life, so we don't see the end result of what they are going through. We are only seeing part of their journey, reflection, pain, etc. I find this effective, as we can insert our own journeys and stories into these characters, and determine our own endings.

I'd recommend this to anyone who's future has ever felt unclear to them, or like they did not know themselves. This book is heavy on reflection, and will definitely have you looking into yourself, and what makes you who you are.

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I have to say that unfortunately I did not enjoy this book.

The stories had very interesting premises, but the ending of every story felt disjointed and I was left wondering what the point of the story was, or what the author wanted me to contemplate or think about.

I did like the author's prose and their words were very descriptive, but the stories ultimately fell flat for me.

I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of it.

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This is not the best short story collection I've ever read, but these stories are heartfelt and well written. A lot of them feature transgender and gay characters, which is muchly appreciated. I like reading about diverse characters. A couple stories were a little lackluster like, but overall I really enjoyed "Taylor Johnson's Lightning Man", "Bump", "The Expectation of Cooper Hill", "Surrogate". I think a lot of people will like the title story, very quirky but emotional.

Thank you, Netgalley and FSG for the digital ARC.

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an amazing collection of short stories connected by "manywheres" or rather the possibilities of life. i loved every story but the ones that incorporated history, like "the daring life of phillippa cook" were my absolute favorites. all of the stories were so nuanced and complex for so few pages! i loved how nearly every protagonist was gay, trans, or both. there was a lot of interesting reflection on gender roles/expectations, love, family, history, sense of self, etc

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The stories in this collection play with time, place, and gender in ways that were both confusing and effective in showing their fluidity. Morgan Thomas plays with these concepts in clever ways that left me questioning what I had just read. I'm not sure that I picked up even half of what they put down, and I get the feeling that there are others who will get so much more out of these stories than I did.

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Thanks to Netgalley and FSG for the ebook. This is an electrifying story collection of nine stories that explore queer and genderqueer experiences through history and right now. One trans woman wants to be at Ellis Island at the hundredth anniversary that an earlier trans woman, who was a great inspiration, passed through. Another trans woman orders a pregnancy bump and tells everyone at work that they are pregnant, which alarms her grandmother. A trans man tries to find a replacement granddaughter to live with her grandfather. Exciting, inventive stories told with heart and a sly wit throughout.

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