Just finished Invisible Monsters (1999) and am curious about it's reception by queer folk, both upon release and now in retrospect. Without giving spoilers, much of the plot and character development hinge on trans identities. I liked it for the interesting way Palahniuk uses tone to set really complex moods, but I also can see how various characters could be considered negative stereotypes of trans people. On the other hand, despite some of the caricatures and general outlandish-ness, the characters felt sympathetic and detailed way beyond just being a tool for humor (even though parts were very funny).
Any trans or queer folk have opinions they'd like to share? Is it harmful and I missed the negativity?
by Gophurkey