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timtamsforbreakfast t1_j1sak8k wrote

It is interesting that several comments here are talking about the main character as being trans, but I thought Cal is intersex not trans. I had wondered if an intersex person reading this book would find it accurate and relatable, or actually find it offensive (especially since it is implied that Cal being intersex is a direct result of incest).

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Love_and_Squal0r OP t1_j1sbioc wrote

You're correct, Cal is intersex, however the experience of transition is fairly accurate. I found how he described Tessie's emotions about Cal's return relatable.

Many people who are intersex, may not transition, but some do.

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AlmostLucy t1_j1tec9b wrote

Anecdotally, my dear friend loved it. I learned quite some time later that she is intersex.

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