Stag Dance by Torrey Peters
Stag Dance by Torrey Peters, author of the acclaimed Detransition, Baby, is a bold and intimate novella exploring queer desire, identity, and the rituals of connection. Set over the course of a wild night in a Berlin nightclub, the story follows a trans woman and her gay friend as they navigate the shifting terrain between friendship, sex, and self-expression.
Told with raw honesty, sly humour, and searing emotional depth, Stag Dance captures what it means to be seen, to experiment, and to dance with all the parts of yourself and someone else.
Book Bundle
This vibrant novella is part of the Rough Trade Books x Verso Fiction series and is a must-read for fans of Andrea Lawlor, Maggie Nelson, and Ocean Vuong.
Why Stag Dance is a Must-Read:
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Bold & Tender: Explores queer friendship, boundaries, and intimacy.
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Nightlife as Narrative: Berlin’s club scene becomes a metaphor for identity.
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From a Celebrated Voice: Torrey Peters brings nuance and humour to complex themes.
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Short Yet Powerful: A compact story with long-lasting resonance.
Memorable Quote (from the book)
"What’s left when the performance ends? Maybe just the truth and each other."
Translation (Sinhala):
"ක්රියාව නිම වූ විට ඉතිරි වන්නේ කුමක්ද? සමහර විට එය සත්යය සහ එකිනෙක."
Translation (Tamil):
"நாடகம் முடிந்த பிறகு எது மீதமிருக்கும்? ஒருவேளை உண்மை மற்றும் ஒருவருக்கொருவர்."
Availability at Booxworm.lk
You can order Stag Dance by Torrey Peters online at Booxworm.lk or pick up your copy in-store at our Colombo location. A bold, beautiful work of queer literature.
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