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Of course, I loved this book. Now I'm looking for the supplemental PDF of Tookie's favorite books. I could not find it on my library loan or at the Harper Collins website. Can someone send me a link?

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Why is it considered "Adult" ? Does it contain any mature content ?

Ana Maria I disagree with the other answer. There are several references to the narrator's sex life, a description of a porno shoot, descriptions of violence, a…moreI disagree with the other answer. There are several references to the narrator's sex life, a description of a porno shoot, descriptions of violence, and dead bodies, among other things. It's all done well (obviously) but but I think it is misleading to suggest the book doesn't contain any mature content or themes. (less)

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Is the character Pollux a transgender man? He is repeatedly referred to in the masculine, however, it was my impression that Tookie is queer and I could have sworn that I read early on that it was a same-sex relationship, however I cannot find that portion of the text again.

Kathleen Hutchison No, I saw no indication that Pollux was a transgender man. (Of course, regardless of whether he was trans or not, it would not be a same-sex relations…moreNo, I saw no indication that Pollux was a transgender man. (Of course, regardless of whether he was trans or not, it would not be a same-sex relationship.)(less)

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Bethjo On p 136 Tookie tells Jackie that all of her gov't ID uses the name "Tookie." So I do not think Pollux knew her real name. But Tookie, on an unconscio…moreOn p 136 Tookie tells Jackie that all of her gov't ID uses the name "Tookie." So I do not think Pollux knew her real name. But Tookie, on an unconscious level, knows that her mother named her after Flora. She dimly realizes that Flora must be the person who saved her mother when she was pregnant (p. 137.) That is why she gets so anxious as she gets closer and closer to knowing the sentence that killed Flora. Tookie doesn't want to know that this annoying Wannabe, Flora, saved her mother. Flora cannot live with knowing that her own "Great grandmother" in the photograph was a White sadist who targeted Native women. (less)

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