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Sasha Masha Hardcover – November 10, 2020
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Agnes Borinsky
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Gr 9 Up-Just as Alex Shapelsky, a white Jewish boy from Baltimore, finally starts to feel "Real"-dating a girl, finding friends at school-a memory resurfaces that shatters his sense of self. He recalls trying on a vintage green velvet dress and calling himself a new name: Sasha Masha. Borinsky captures Alex's disjointed journey to understanding what that name means for his identity, as he learns about queer and transgender history and develops an enormous crush on his new friend Andre, a Latino boy with a shock of blue hair, who introduces Alex (as Sasha Masha) to Baltimore's queer youth culture. The novel's biggest strength is Sasha Masha's uniquely precise and cerebral voice, which captures his state of mental turmoil through his neurotic, repetitive meditations on himself, the world, and what makes people "Real." Ultimately, Sasha Masha decides he doesn't have to figure out all the details of his identity at once. While Sasha Masha's character and voice take center stage, the novel's meandering plot and rushed conclusion undercut the effectiveness of the story. In addition, the minor characters of Coco and Green, a 50-something drag queen and his partner, who teach Sasha Masha about queer ancestors, represent a particular version of queerness, verging on caricature, that will resonate with some readers but may alienate many others. VERDICT This novel depicts one queer teen's journey to self-knowledge, but its uneven quality makes it an additional purchase for larger library collections, where titles by Meredith Russo and David Levithan are popular.-Molly Saunders, Manatee County P.L., Bradenton, FLα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Agnes Borinsky is a writer from Baltimore, now living in Los Angeles. She mostly writes essays and plays, and has collaborated on all sorts of projects in basements, backyards, gardens, circus tents, classrooms, bars, and theaters. Sasha Masha is her first novel.
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) (November 10, 2020) Language
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English Hardcover
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240 pages ISBN-10
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0374310807 ISBN-13
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978-0374310806 Reading age
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14 - 18 years Grade level
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10 - 12 Item Weight
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11.8 ounces Dimensions
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5.92 x 0.86 x 8.57 inches
4.5 out of 5 stars
26 ratings
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This is another book I enjoyed!!! It was a unique coming of age tell that gave me insight on how it is to be young and trans in a world that you feel like is against you. This book kept me interested from the beginning to end
Agnes Borinsky is such a gifted writer. Sasha Masha is a remarkably warm and engaging story about one young person's awakening. It will stay with me for a long time.
I always enjoy an LBGTQ story where the character has a supportive group of friends. It makes me happy that they have someone to lean on, especially if their family isn't understanding. I believe this is based on some real events the author went through, so I'm even happier she had a good circle of people. This follows Alex, a high school student who joins an LGBTQ group and begins to realize that he's not comfortable in his body. He comes up with the name Sasha Masha and starts to explore who he truly is. One of the kids in his new group, Andre, takes Sasha under his wing. Sasha starts to come to terms with how she feels and eventually accepts that she is transgender. I liked this overall, Sasha is happy at the end and has good friends. I thought the story seemed a bit too light and didn't go into enough detail. Things seemed to happen quickly and I was hoping for more insight into Sasha Masha's feelings and transition. There is also a gay slur and though it's used by a gay man in a joking way, I didn't like it. The author narrated her own book which I liked because it made it even more an #ownvoices novel. I received this audiobook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from Netgalley. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.) Sasha Masha is a story about the discomfort we feel in our bodies. The ways that memories all of a sudden make sense. All the times we've felt like we aren't being ourselves, but not knowing how to bridge that gap. How we cannot imagine a future for ourselves when the present feels so untenable. Sasha Masha is a story about self-discovery, gender and sexual identity, and friendship. To undo the lessons, norms, and rules of the world society imposes on us is no easy task. At the end of the day, to figure out the feelings we have had that separate us from these conventions, to unlearn them, to see a different possibility is even more difficult. When we are taught a language, to figure out the unspoken words, the vocabulary we don't know to describe how we feel can be daunting. Sasha Masha is a story about this journey. About the ways that a name does matter. To figure out the lines between what we think we want and what we want. There is power in the quest to find ourselves. The pieces of ourselves in the past we never recognized.
While I ultimately DNF-ed Sasha Masha, I believe this transgender #ownvoices novel about identity and queerness can provide valuable insight into the emotional yet invisible struggle experiences by so many. I felt at times some of the characters veered almost into caricature, which could alienate some readers, but others will surely felt seen within its pages. As Alex explores his identity, he learns not only about himself but about queer history and community as well. Agnes Borinsky’s debut novel is a intimate first-person account of Alex’s self-discovery. There wasn’t anything *wrong* with the book; I just wasn’t invested enough in it to finish it. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my e-ARC.
I enjoyed the story of Sasha Masha, but it took me about 2/3 of the book to get really into it. I probably wouldn't have finished this one if I weren't reviewing it for NetGalley, although I'm glad I did end up reading the whole thing. Sasha Masha is very disconnected and bored, and while this came across very strongly in the writing, the problem was that it made me feel disconnected and bored. This may have been the feeling that Borinsky was trying to get across, but it didn't make me particularly interested in the story. As Sasha Masha's feelings and thoughts change throughout the story, I did feel the writing change and became more interested. While this was done successfully, I think it can be really hard to hook a reader when such a large portion of the book makes them feel removed from the story. I was interested in the lives of many of the secondary characters, even those shown briefly.
This was a beautifully told story about a teen who begins questioning their gender identity. I was honored to witness the journey of Alex becoming Sasha Marsha by listening to the audiobook. This made the experience even more intimate and soul baring. The relationships that are showcased are complex but the overall tone of acceptance was wonderful. I think this is a must listen! Thank you to Libro.fm for the advanced listening copy.
First of all, I love Queer YA fiction, so this book already had a leg up for me. However, it stands out on its own merits as well! You know when you read a book written about LGBTQ people and it just feels...phony? Then you find out it’s written by straight people who don’t actually have lived experience of what they’re trying to write about (looking at you, Love Simon)? This book is clearly written by someone who understands being trans and the nuances of navigating a world made for cis-ness. It captures the smallest shifts and moments of someone realizing they’re trans, and the pain of a whole world realigning with that realization. Some people know that they’re trans or queer from the time they’re small children, and others don’t have those words or paradigms for it quite as early—and this book tells a beautiful, heart-wrenching yet heart-warming story of someone who navigates not only their own gradual awareness of being trans but also what that means for the people who love them. If I had one criticism for the book, it would be that it ended too soon. But that’s how all great stories end, I suppose—leaving you wanting a sequel!
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Transgender author Agnes Borinsky deftly explores gender identity and queer romance in this heart-wrenching debut novel. Alex feels like he is in the wrong body. His skin feels strange against his bones. And then comes Tracy, who thinks he's adorably awkward, who wants to kiss him, who makes him feel like a Real Boy. But it is not quite enough. Something is missing. As Alex grapples with his identity, he finds himself trying on dresses and swiping on lipstick in the quiet of his bedroom. He meets Andre, a gay boy who is beautiful and unafraid to be who he is. Slowly, Alex begins to realize: maybe his name isn't Alex at all. Maybe it's Sasha Masha.
A Junior Library Guild Selection A Lambda Literary Most Anticipated LGBTQ Book A Bitch Media Feminist Read of the Month A Book Riot Favorite Upcoming Book of the Month "Written in the first-person, this coming-of-age story offers an intimate view of self-discovery. Queer community and history play a refreshing significance in Sasha Masha’s personal revelations. . . . a sensitive and vulnerable story of self-growth." ― Kirkus Reviews "Borinsky does an excellent job of taking the reader inside Sasha Masha’s troubled mind as he agonizes over his identity. The result is a memorably offbeat coming-of age-novel that is sure to resonate with readers." ― Booklist "In straightforward first-person prose, debut novelist Borinsky captures the ups and downs of teenage soul-searching, struggling to define one’s gender, and coming out as trans . . . Sasha Masha is a well-crafted, memorable protagonist whose voice rings true and whose experiences will resonate as he learns to accept that his journey, like any questioning person’s, is an ongoing one." ― Publishers Weekly "The book refreshingly ends without Alex defining his gender, pronouns, or path forward. However, the reader leaves knowing that Alex is surer in himself and ready to embark on a journey to a better, truer future. This #ownvoices novel is a reminder that “transitions” don’t always have a definite endpoint and an uncertain identity is not an invalid one." ― Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Borinsky walks the reader slowly and thoughtfully through Alex’s transformation without rushing past the uncomfortable and often painful parts of his journey. The book’s conclusion is satisfying in its open-endedness, leaving both protagonist and reader with a great curiosity and optimism for what comes next." ― Horn Book " Sasha Masha is a quiet, yet insightful novel, chronicling the confusing stages of understanding and exploring your gender identity and shows that gender is a spectrum and that it’s okay to not know where you land on it just yet. That it’s okay to experiment and find what feels right for you and that there’s no rush to put a label on it." ― The Nerd Daily
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by Agnes Borinsky
Transgender author Agnes Borinsky deftly explores gender identity and queer romance in this heart-wrenchingly honest debut novel. Alex feels like he is in the wrong body. His skin feels strange against his bones. And then comes Tracy, who thinks he's adorably awkward, who wants to kiss him, who makes him feel like a Real Boy. But it is not quite enough. Something is missing
Transgender author Agnes Borinsky deftly explores gender identity and queer romance in this heart-wrenchingly honest debut novel. Alex feels like he is in the wrong body. His skin feels strange against his bones. And then comes Tracy, who thinks he's adorably awkward, who wants to kiss him, who makes him feel like a Real Boy. But it is not quite enough. Something is missing. As Alex grapples with his identity, he finds himself trying on dresses and swiping on lipstick in the quiet of his bedroom. He meets Andre, a gay boy who is beautiful and unafraid to be who he is. Slowly, Alex begins to realize: maybe his name isn't Alex at all. Maybe it's Sasha Masha.
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November 10th 2020
by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
0374310807
(ISBN13: 9780374310806 )
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Sasha masha is a coming of age novel focusing on gender identity. Sasha Masha was short quick read and definitely worth the time. I enjoyed reading about Alex’s struggles leading to his true identity. Alex was such an easy character to like from the beginning. I felt bad for him throughout the book. I felt like this book was a glimpse into some of the problems the transgender community faces which is a subject not brought up enough. I listened to the audiobook narrated by Agnes Borinsky and enjoye
Sasha masha is a coming of age novel focusing on gender identity. Sasha Masha was short quick read and definitely worth the time. I enjoyed reading about Alex’s struggles leading to his true identity. Alex was such an easy character to like from the beginning. I felt bad for him throughout the book. I felt like this book was a glimpse into some of the problems the transgender community faces which is a subject not brought up enough. I
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