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Andrea Long Chu's "Females" is a genre-defying exploration of sex, lies, desperate artists, and reckless politics, delving into the complexities of gender and the force of desire. Drawing inspiration from a forgotten play by Valerie Solanas, the author of the SCUM Manifesto, Chu aims her sharp wit and surgical intuition at a range of targets, from performance art to psychoanalysis, incels to porn, and even feminists like herself.

Throughout the book, Chu defends the provocative claim that femaleness is not a mere biological state, but rather a fatal existential condition that afflicts the entire human race – men, women, and everyone else. This bold proposition challenges the current feminist movement, exploring "desire as the force shaping our identities, the paradoxes of liberation politics, and [Chu's] own gender transition."

Praised as a thrilling new voice in the "second wave" of trans studies, Chu's writing is smart, sometimes sincere, and unpredictable, as she bares her innermost self with a morbid sense of humor and a mordant kind of hope. The book has been described as "always smart, sometimes sincere, and unpredictable about when it will pinch your arm or clutch its nails around your heart" (Vice).

In "Females," Chu delves into a range of topics, from performance art to psychoanalysis, incels to porn, and even feminists like herself. With her searing wit and surgical intuition, she aims to challenge and unsettle her readers, pushing them to reconsider their assumptions about gender, identity, and the human condition.

One of the central themes of the book is the idea that "everyone is female, and everyone hates it." Chu's exploration of this provocative claim takes readers on a journey that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally raw. Through her own personal experiences and a deep engagement with critical theory, she offers a unique perspective on the complexities of gender and desire.

Chu's voice has been credited with launching the "second wave" of trans studies, a testament to the power and originality of her ideas. Her writing is a thrilling and challenging read, pushing readers to confront their own assumptions and biases. Whether you agree with her or not, Chu's "Females" is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary feminist and gender studies.

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