A classic queer novel that sat on my TBR for far too long. Our main character Jess is a butch lesbian growing up and trying to survive through the 1940-80s. The story takes you through the police harassment, the abuse of society, the stress and fear of job unstableness that comes with being different. But it also focuses on the loves and friendships Jess makes through her life. The essential relationships to get through this hard life.