Dead Collections
A Novel
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Dead Collections
Narrateur(s):
Dani Martineck
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Narrateur(s):
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Dani Martineck
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Auteur(s):
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Isaac Fellman
À propos de cet audio
When archivist Sol meets Elsie, the larger than life widow of a moderately famous television writer who's come to donate her wife's papers, there's an instant spark. But Sol has a secret: he suffers from an illness called vampirism, and hides from the sun by living in his basement office. On their way to falling in love, the two traverse grief, delve into the Internet fandom they once unknowingly shared, and navigate the realities of transphobia and the stigmas of carrying the "vampire disease."
Then, when strange things start happening at the collection, Sol must embrace even more of the unknown to save himself and his job. DEAD COLLECTIONS is a wry novel full of heart and empathy, that celebrates the journey, the difficulties and joys, in finding love and comfort within our own bodies.
The other thing that made this book fall short to me was the way Sol (initially) treated Else's gender confusion. For a large part of the book, it felt as though he was trying to push his way of relating to transness with very little acknowledgement that there are other ways to relate to one's body. At times, it even felt like Sol was speaking over Else. Once that went away, it was like a blink from an attitude I thought was a bit of an issue to no problems at all, just acceptance of Else's choice.
I didn't like the way Sol was outed as a vampire, even though the behavior is called out. And although the ending fit, it also fell emotionally short to me.
But the things this book does well, it does WELL. I loved Else's complicated emotions when it came to widowhood and moving on romantically. The trans story is CENTRAL to this book, not incidental but baked into every step of the narrative in a way that grounded me as a reader.
And the vampirism as chronic illness was SO. WELL. DONE. I am a chronically ill person and I loved every aspect of it, from it being seen as a treatment to a terminal illness that will buy a few extra years (like chemo) to the side effects and how careful Sol has to be with his life. From the way he closets himself to keep himself safe to the risks he takes later on in the book. The chronic illness rep here, even if it is presented by means of a fictional illness, is fantastic.
Overall, I am very glad this book exists. I'm glad I read it. I recommend others read it too, particularly those who are fandom geeks.
Loved the trans and chronic illness rep!
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