Plot Summary

Little Fish

Casey Plett
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Little Fish

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

Book Brief

Casey Plett

Little Fish

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Winnipeg, Manitoba • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Little Fish by Casey Plett follows Wendy Reimer, a transgender woman in her thirties living in Winnipeg, Canada, as she navigates life’s challenges along with her close group of friends. The novel intertwines their struggles with societal discrimination, economic hardship, and personal traumas with a compelling family mystery as Wendy investigates whether her late grandfather might have been transgender. Sensitive topics include sexual assault and suicide.

Melancholic

Contemplative

Emotional

Challenging

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.0

4,094 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Casey Plett's Little Fish is widely praised for its authentic portrayal of transgender experiences and complex characters, especially Wendy. The narrative's raw, emotional depth resonates well, but some critics note occasional pacing issues and find the plot somewhat disjointed. Overall, it's a compelling and significant contribution to queer literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Little Fish?

Readers who would enjoy Little Fish by Casey Plett likely appreciate deeply personal narratives, LGBTQ+ themes, and exploration of transgender identity. Fans of Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters or If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo will find similar resonance in Plett’s emotional storytelling and nuanced characters.

4.0

4,094 ratings

69%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Winnipeg, Manitoba • 2010s

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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