She of the Mountains, Vivek Shraya
She of the Mountains, Vivek Shraya
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She of the Mountains

Author: Vivek Shraya

Narrator: Vivek Shraya

Unabridged: 2 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 12/16/2019


Synopsis

A “Globe 100” Best Book of the Year (The Globe and Mail) Lambda Literary Award finalist In the beginning, there is no he. There is no she. Two cells make up one cell. This is the mathematics behind creation. One plus one makes one. Life begets life. We are the period to a sentence, the effect to a cause, always belonging to someone. We are never our own. This is why we are so lonely. She of the Mountains is a beautifully rendered illustrated novel by Vivek Shraya, the author of the Lambda Literary Award finalist God Loves Hair. Shraya weaves a passionate, contemporary love story between a man and his body, with a re-imagining of Hindu mythology. Both narratives explore the complexities of embodiment and the damaging effects that policing gender and sexuality can have on the human heart. Bespeak Audio Editions brings Canadian voices to the world with audiobook editions of some of the country’s greatest works of literature, performed by Canadian actors.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on September 01, 2014

When she did leave, and a second head appeared on his shoulder, he tried to conjure her love.She loves you, she loves you, she loves you, he said to the head. It refused to disappear. Why isn’t this working? She loves you, she loves you, she loves you, his original head kept telling the other, his v......more

Goodreads review by Kimmylongtime on October 13, 2021

This was a great book filled with stories about being uniquely you. I love these stories about queer and non-binary individuals. I would love to read this again it was quick and enjoyable. 🥰🙌🏽 Happy reading everyone !!! 🥰😘🥰😘......more

Goodreads review by Aubrei on November 06, 2022

4.5 ⭐️ absolutely gorgeous bisexual coming of age/love story woven in with a reimagining of hindu mythology. loved!!......more

Goodreads review by Greg on June 08, 2017

Queer tiingz and mythology is a p wonderful combo.......more

Goodreads review by Oyinda on May 09, 2021

Book 146 of 2021 This was really short but extremely powerful and layered. It covered so many aspects of gender, sexuality, queerness, and identity. I love the multiple storylines of Indian mythology and the modern day setting. The audiobook, narrated by the author, was utter perfection.......more