Rainbow Rainbow
Exploring the Humor and Depth of Queer Identities
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Simon & Schuster Ltd
Published:9th Jun '22
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This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Paperback£9.99(9781398508576)
This collection of stories highlights the humor and depth of the queer experience, showcasing characters in moments of love and self-discovery. Rainbow Rainbow offers a fresh perspective.
In Rainbow Rainbow, a captivating debut collection, readers are introduced to a diverse array of queer and trans characters navigating the complexities of love, identity, and belonging. Through a blend of humor and poignancy, the stories explore themes often overlooked in mainstream narratives, such as liminal identities and the unique experiences of queer conception. Each tale offers a glimpse into the lives of individuals who grapple with their emotions, making mistakes that are both comical and heartbreaking.
The collection features a variety of engaging scenarios, from a young lesbian’s unconventional attempt to conceive using an unprofessional sperm donor to a fifth-grader who challenges gender norms by dressing as an ox for a school project. These narratives reflect the multifaceted nature of the queer experience, showcasing the struggles and triumphs of characters who seek understanding and acceptance in a world that often feels unwelcoming.
Lydia Conklin's insightful storytelling takes readers on a journey through the vibrant landscapes of queer life, from a feminist book club meeting to a convention for trans teenagers. With a deft touch, Conklin reveals the lovable and dark sides of their characters, inviting readers to laugh and wince in equal measure. Rainbow Rainbow is a celebration of the richness of queer narratives that resonate deeply with those who have felt the weight of uncertainty in their identities.
‘What a gorgeous ode to queer life in all its awkward, tragic, hilarious, erotic, and joyful forms! I savoured each one of these stories, laughed and gasped aloud, and marvelled at their pitch-perfect dialogue and masterful sentences. Lydia Conklin's debut collection offers one of the strongest new voices in recent memory and one that is certain to belong in the canon of contemporary queer literature.’ -- Melissa Febos, author of Whip Smart and Abandon Me
'Lydia Conklin writes with humor and tenderness about the way we love now. Rainbow Rainbow is an
impressive and beautiful collection.' -- Lorrie Moore, author of Bark
'Rainbow Rainbow is a debut that many of us have long been waiting for. The sentences in this collection leap
off the page with delightfully vivid animation, and the queer and trans characters in each story take journeys
that cover a breathtaking range of emotional distance. Lydia Conklin, above all, understands the power of
humor, to surprise and tickle us, to regale and disarm us, and, in the end, to devastate us with truths that are
full of mystery and melancholy.' -- Jamel Brinkley, author of the National Book Award nominated A Lucky Man
'Rainbow Rainbow is a triumph, and Lydia Conklin is a marvel. Each story is full of wonder and trouble. I felt
as if I knew these characters, recognized them in all their queer complexity, missed them when the book was
done.' -- Justin Torres, author of We the Animals
‘If you’ve already had the great luck of reading Lydia Conklin’s fiction, you know their work to be dazzling and indelible. Now, at last, their stories about queer, trans, and gender-nonconforming people have been brought together in this radiant collection you’ll want to revisit again and again. A book for the ages.’ -- R.O. Kwon, author of The Incendiaries
'Conklin brings nuance and compassion to the subject matter and displays a captivating interest in human
contradiction. Conklin’s command of structure ensures that each story has a satisfying arc, but most
impressive is the author’s precise and evocative prose . . . This talented writer is brimming with skills and
heart.' * —Publishers Weekly (starred review) *
'Highlights queer, gender-nonconforming, and trans characters. Most are seeking some sense of connection .
. . Conklin portrays them all with warmth and compassion.' * Time, A Most Anticipated Book of the Year *
ISBN: 9781398508552
Dimensions: 216mm x 135mm x 22mm
Weight: unknown
256 pages