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For Today I Am a Boy

Kim Fu
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For Today I Am a Boy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Kim Fu

For Today I Am a Boy

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Fort Michel • 1970s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu tells the story of Peter Huang, a transgender Chinese child, as he navigates his life from childhood in Fort Michel, Ontario, to his self-discovery and transformation into adulthood in Montreal, Quebec. Peter grapples with his gender identity amidst societal and familial expectations, ultimately finding a path to self-awareness and acceptance. The novel explores issues including self-loathing and abusive relationships.

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Melancholic

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,718 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu has received praise for its poignant exploration of gender identity and familial expectations. Critics commend the author’s nuanced character development and evocative prose. However, some reviews note that the narrative's pacing can feel slow at times. Overall, the book is celebrated for its emotional depth and insightful portrayal of personal transformation.

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Who Should Read For Today I Am a Boy?

Readers who appreciate For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu are likely drawn to emotionally poignant, character-driven narratives exploring identity and gender. Fans of Jeffrey Eugenides' Middlesex or Alison Bechdel's Fun Home will find similar themes of self-discovery and personal transformation.

4.0

3,718 ratings

65%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

For Today I Am a Boy was Kim Fu’s debut novel, published in 2014, and garnered critical acclaim for its exploration of gender identity.

The novel was nominated for a Lambda Literary Award in the Transgender Fiction category, highlighting its significance in LGBTQ literature.

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Kim Fu's writing in For Today I Am a Boy has been praised for its lyrical and sensitive portrayal of the protagonist's internal and external struggles with identity.

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Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Fort Michel • 1970s

Topic
Gender & Feminism

LGBTQ+
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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