61 pages • 2 hours read
Jordy RosenbergConfessions of the Fox
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Jordy Rosenberg's Confessions of the Fox, 21st-century transgender scholar Dr. Voth discovers a manuscript claiming to be the confessions of Jack Sheppard, an 18th-century thief reimagined as a transgender man. While annotating it, Voth notices parallels with his own experiences and the enigmatic manuscript contents. As a pharmaceutical company pressures him, Voth uncovers a hidden recipe related to testosterone therapy. The novel explores themes of gender identity, rebellion, and historical narrative, portraying Jack’s journey for freedom amidst political oppression. This book includes depictions of sexuality, gender dysphoria, violence, and police brutality.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Rosenberg’s Confessions of the Fox captivates with its inventive blend of historical fiction and queer theory. Praised for its rich, multi-layered narrative and audacious reimagining of historical figures, the novel occasionally meanders with its dense prose and theoretical interludes. However, its unique voice and thought-provoking content have garnered significant acclaim.
Who Should Read Confessions of the Fox?
Readers who enjoy Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg are likely enthusiasts of historical fiction with a queer perspective. Comparable to Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, this novel appeals to those who appreciate intricate plots, rich historical settings, and identity exploration.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
LGBTQ
Class
Incarceration
Colonialism / Postcolonialism
Identity: Gender
Identity: Sexuality
Society: Class