The History of My Sexuality

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Sofie has always felt out of place, struggling with her identity and relationships. At seventeen, she planned her first sexual encounter with Walter, which turned out to be a chaotic experience. Years later, she abandons the idea of becoming the woman others expect her to be, opting instead for a bold new self. With her hair cropped short, she finds herself drawn to women like Jennifer, Muriel, and Frida. Tobi Lakmaker's debut novel chronicles Sofie's journey as she nearly becomes a star in Amsterdam's lesbian community, grappling with intense infatuation while learning to let others in. With charming wit and tender sensitivity, Lakmaker explores the spaces between femininity and masculinity, queer, fluid, and trans identities, and the essence of true intimacy that arises when we transcend societal categories. The narrative is sharp, humorous, and occasionally poignant, offering a fresh voice in contemporary literature.