To Strip the Flesh
Also known as: Tooda Oto Tanpenshuu: Niku wo Hagu, 遠田おと短編集 にくをはぐ, L'Arrache-chair
by Oto Tooda
A moving collection of six short stories that explores what must be stripped away to find the truth and celebrates the beauty of embracing who you are. Chiaki Ogawa has never doubted who he is, although the rest of the world hasn’t been as kind. Bound by his mother’s dying wish, Chiaki tries to be a good daughter to his ailing father. But when the burden becomes too great, Chiaki sets out to remake himself in his own image and discovers more than just personal freedom in his transition—he finds understanding from the people who matter most.
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A moving collection of six short stories about transgender lives, handled with honesty and tenderness, and each tale asks what must be stripped away to find the truth.
Pros
- Honest, sensitive portrayals
- Varied, distinct short stories
Cons
- Very short, so each story is brief
- Emotionally heavy in places
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A moving collection of six short stories explores what must be stripped away to find the truth, and celebrates the beauty of embracing who you are. The premise is an anthology of lives, each with its own pressures and small victories. The stories are intimate and carefully observed.The strength is the honesty. The characters feel real, and the writing avoids easy answers. Each tale offers a fresh angle on identity, family and self-acceptance, and the tone is tender without being saccharine.The weaknesses are clear. The stories are very short, so some feel brief. A few are emotionally heavy, and readers may need space between them.Recommended for readers who want thoughtful, human stories about identity. Take the stories one at a time.
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