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sicilianlemons's review
2.0
Goede titel, slecht geschreven. Hoewel de boodschap van het boek een belangrijke is, is deze moeilijk te absorberen door de schrijfstijl. Het boek is een mix van persoonlijke ervaringen, meningen en worstelingen enerzijds, en een veelheid aan beschrijvingen van instagram-accounts, skype-gesprekken, en rare intermezzo's. Het is alsof de schrijfster wil pronken met de contacten die ze heeft gehad door veel namen te noemen, zonder erg op de inhoud in te gaan. Er staan veel korte interpretaties van wetenschappelijke artikelen en filosofie in die overkomen alsof ze selectief gegoogled heeft op informatie die bij het verhaal past. De toon is bovendien vaak aanmatigend. Wel leuk is dat er veel verwijzingen naar andere boeken in staan, waarvan ik vermoed dat die beter leesbaar zijn.
maeve_littooij's review
2.0
[2,5]
I find it difficult to rate this book. The subject is very good and very important. The facts and information were not always correct, some things are different in the Netherlands. I also found the way in which things were told not always very good. The writer puts a lot of responsibility on the reader, sometimes it's even a bit condescending and annoying. I don't think that is her intention, but it happens anyway. Also, the same sources were used over and over again. That's a shame because there are enough sources.
I find it difficult to rate this book. The subject is very good and very important. The facts and information were not always correct, some things are different in the Netherlands. I also found the way in which things were told not always very good. The writer puts a lot of responsibility on the reader, sometimes it's even a bit condescending and annoying. I don't think that is her intention, but it happens anyway. Also, the same sources were used over and over again. That's a shame because there are enough sources.
royvdb's review against another edition
2.0
Another one of those books with a good message but hard to hear from the high horse. Making veganism an identity and talking about carnists vs. vegans. The stories throughout the book nearly compare meat eating with the holocaust. It's a book from vegans for vegans, which is a shame because we need more books about this topic for people who eat meat. This is not one of them, and won't convince anyone to change their ways.
madelinexpfit's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
As a vegan, I thought the concept of this book was excellent. I think that it could have been better executed. My attention was lost at multiple points. It really draws on the idea that animals also feel pain. It is very informative in the sense that it goes into a lot of history behind the animal-used industry. I think there could have been a better idea of how the farmers decided to stop farming animals. This book was best for informing me on the subject but the plot was not worthy. I simply flipped through the last 40 pages and read parts because the book was dragging on without interesting me.
ifiwasapuppet's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
tamaralgage1's review against another edition
4.0
"Voting is a both a privilege and a responsibility". No this book is not about politics. But it is a favorite quote that I had to write down. It’s about food, the food industry, and impact on the environment. This book described my purchases as a vote for what I want in life. It tells the powers that exist what is important to me. Hummm …
I have listened to this book in 30 - 60 minutes over the past week or so. What can I say about what I have learned? The author talks about the benefits of eating less animal and animal products. Also known as living a Vegan lifestyle. The primary discussion revolves around the animal cruelty, greenhouse gases, impact on the environment and improved health. It's a lot for this "nutritional idiot" (my term for my balanced nutrition skills) to take in and understand. But I get it and I am trying to learn something new.
I waffled between a 4 & 5 star ( So perhaps it is a 4.5 star ). So should you read this book. Well it depends. Do you want to complain about the extreme weather, cost of food, trends of "those people"? Do you want to understand what this is about? Do you want to learn if there is a better way of living? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, read this book. The author does an excellent job of breaking things down. I am inspired to attempt a more plant based diet. Don't get excited. I'm not strapping on a Vegan title. Just to eat more plant based. For me, that leaves a lot of space to move up the ladder.
I have listened to this book in 30 - 60 minutes over the past week or so. What can I say about what I have learned? The author talks about the benefits of eating less animal and animal products. Also known as living a Vegan lifestyle. The primary discussion revolves around the animal cruelty, greenhouse gases, impact on the environment and improved health. It's a lot for this "nutritional idiot" (my term for my balanced nutrition skills) to take in and understand. But I get it and I am trying to learn something new.
I waffled between a 4 & 5 star ( So perhaps it is a 4.5 star ). So should you read this book. Well it depends. Do you want to complain about the extreme weather, cost of food, trends of "those people"? Do you want to understand what this is about? Do you want to learn if there is a better way of living? If you answer yes to any or all of these questions, read this book. The author does an excellent job of breaking things down. I am inspired to attempt a more plant based diet. Don't get excited. I'm not strapping on a Vegan title. Just to eat more plant based. For me, that leaves a lot of space to move up the ladder.