Ace is a groundbreaking book that explores asexuality and its implications for desire, society, and the meaning of sex. Angela Chen provides an insightful look at asexuality, offering readers a better understanding of this little-known but growing community. Drawing on interviews with ace individuals from all walks of life, as well as her own personal experiences, Chen delves into questions about why people become asexual and how they navigate their lives and relationships. This illuminating volume offers fresh perspectives on sexuality in an era increasingly defined by fluidity and diversity.
For who is this book for ?
Ace is for anyone who wants to learn more about asexuality and its implications. The book offers insights into desire, society, and the meaning of sex from the perspective of ace individuals. It provides a fresh perspective on sexuality in an era that is increasingly defined by fluidity and diversity.
Pros :
- This book is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about asexuality.
- Angela Chen provides an insightful look at asexuality, offering readers a better understanding of this little-known but growing community.
- This volume offers fresh perspectives on sexuality in an era increasingly defined by fluidity and diversity
Cons :
- Angela Chen does not provide enough resources or interviews from ace people who are in relationships.
- The book could be more organized, with a clear structure that would make it easier to follow.
- Some of the language used is difficult to understand without prior knowledge on the topic.
Learn more about the author
Angela Chen is a writer and editor whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Wired, and Salon. A former Fulbright scholar, she is the recipient of an MIT Press book award and fellowships from the MacDowell Colony and Yaddo. She lives in Brooklyn with her partner.
Reader Reviews
“This book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding asexuality. It provides an insightful and nuanced exploration of this little known but growing community, offering readers a better understanding of the diversity within it. Drawing on interviews with ace individuals from all walks of life, as well as her own personal experiences, Chen delves into questions about why people become asexual and how they navigate their lives and relationships. This illuminating volume offers fresh perspectives on sexuality in an era increasingly defined by fluidity and diversity.”
“Ace is an important read for anyone interested in understanding asexuality and the ways it can complicate simplistic understandings of desire, sex, and relationships. Chen does an excellent job humanizing asexual people and dismantling myths about their lives.”
“This book is a great exploration of asexuality. It gives a lot of insight into what it means to be ace, and also talks about the different ways that people can experience asexuality.”
“Ace is an important book that fills a gap in the literature on sexuality. Chen provides insightful and moving portraits of asexual individuals, offering readers a unique and nuanced view into this little-known community. This volume will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike.”
