Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl
Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Magical RealismUnited States • 1990s
2017
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor is a novel about Paul, a shapeshifting grad student in the 1990s. Paul explores identity and sexuality as he navigates queer communities, transforming his body to experience diverse gender expressions and relationships. The narrative explores themes of fluidity, self-discovery, and the complexities of gender.
Playful
Fantastical
Adventurous
Humorous
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Andrea Lawlor's Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl is praised for its inventive and fluid exploration of gender identity. Readers appreciate its playful narrative and cultural references. Some, however, find the plot meandering. Overall, it is celebrated for its unique voice and thought-provoking themes, appealing to those interested in queer literature.
Who Should Read Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl?
Readers of Andrea Lawlor's Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl are often interested in explorations of gender fluidity and LGBTQ+ themes, resembling the audience of Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts or Virginia Woolf's Orlando. They appreciate literary fiction that delves into identity and transformation.
14,355 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Magical RealismUnited States • 1990s
2017
Adult
18+ years
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