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guinevere_s1994's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.5
daniellagraham's review against another edition
4.0
With Suffragette now showing at cinemas, there’s bound to be renewed interest in the life of Emmeline Pankhurst and the suffragette movement. I found Pankhurst’s autobiography very accessible and a truly fascinating read, especially as I was reading it not long after the general election. Even if you’re feeling disillusioned about politics at the moment, it’s almost impossible not to read this and be grateful for how far we’ve come in the past 100 years.
hbkolb's review against another edition
5.0
A riveting story of courage, fortitude, and vision of both men and women who fought for women's political freedom by means of the vote. Beautifully detailed with names, dates, events of one of the most energetic periods of history by someone who was not only there but was a fiercely active participant in changing history for women. You cannot help but be touched by the stories of selflessness, suffering, and sacrifice these women experienced in the face of fierce and unreasonable political and social opposition for the benefit of future generations.
hannbott's review against another edition
5.0
BRILLIANT. I L O V E.
as a manc myself, gotta love a good strong manc woman like emmeline pankhurst. oh my dear if u were alive today i reckon we'd be besties <3
as a manc myself, gotta love a good strong manc woman like emmeline pankhurst. oh my dear if u were alive today i reckon we'd be besties <3
gillyweed200's review against another edition
4.0
While being interested in the Suffragettes anyway, the film definitely sparked an even more intense interest and made me want to read the book, and I did!
This book did take me a while to read as I stopped in between, mainly because the political elements and jargon, for me personally were quite difficult to wrap my head around. But with that aside it is most definitely worth persevering with.
The final part of the book was my favourite, in particular Emmeline Pankhurst's incredible speeches, of which there were many had me very fired up at points and so eloquently constructed.
While we all know the general struggles the Suffragettes went through to gain the vote, this book does not shy away from giving the extent to which they risked their lives which proved to be very moving and thought provoking.
All in all a wonderful book depicting the courageous struggle the suffragettes went through. Would recommend to women (and men) everywhere.
This book did take me a while to read as I stopped in between, mainly because the political elements and jargon, for me personally were quite difficult to wrap my head around. But with that aside it is most definitely worth persevering with.
The final part of the book was my favourite, in particular Emmeline Pankhurst's incredible speeches, of which there were many had me very fired up at points and so eloquently constructed.
While we all know the general struggles the Suffragettes went through to gain the vote, this book does not shy away from giving the extent to which they risked their lives which proved to be very moving and thought provoking.
All in all a wonderful book depicting the courageous struggle the suffragettes went through. Would recommend to women (and men) everywhere.
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