by Ryka Aoki
First published 2012
The source describes this as a collection rather than a traditional narrative fiction, so I cannot write from inside a single story with a named protagonist and concrete scenes as requested. Based on the source, this appears to be a mixed-genre collection of poetry, essays, stories, and performances that takes readers through experiences of discovery, retribution, and resolve. Aoki has used these various forms to challenge and connect with queer audiences throughout the United States. The work moves between different highways and pathways, both literal and metaphorical, creating what the source characterizes as both delicate and intense journeys. The collection spans multiple formats and voices, unified by themes of finding one's way and seeking justice or resolution.
Genres: fiction, collections, anthologies, contemporary, poetry, 21st-century, lgbt, activism
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, multiple-perspectives
139 pages · Paperback · Trans-Genre Press