Angie
Written on Dec 5, 2015
I really enjoyed Double Exposure. It is quite sad and heavy in the beginning as we learn what Alyx has gone through. It wasn't just the bullying at school, but she felt like her parents (particularly her father) didn't understand how she felt about her incorrect gender assignment. But once Alyx and her mom move in with her grandfather, the story becomes hopeful. Alyx is just like any other teen starting over in a new school, and trying to fit in. She does worry about her secret coming out, but for the most part, she's enjoying finally being who she is and getting to play on the girls' basketball team.
Double Exposure was a wonderful read. I really liked getting to know Alyx, and I also liked learning more about intersexuality. The chapters that discussed the medical aspects of Alyx's gender didn't feel like they were out of a textbook. The human component was very much there as Alyx tells us how she feels about her body parts not matching up with how she feels. It was also interesting (and terrible) to see how the basketball commission dealt with her situation. There is a happy ending though! So don't worry! I do wish there had been a little more toward the end about how Alyx handled everyone knowing about her.
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