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molly_rose's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
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Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
pugzilla999's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
maddyontheoffbeat's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I really really liked this. It’s very short, so I don’t think it’s that big of an ask when I say everyone should read this. The social and legal attitudes towards women have changed since she wrote this in 2012, but it’s as prevalent as ever. Her anecdotes are timeless, funny, and introspective.
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Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Rape
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
adeptly and effectively discuss and explore the basic reasons of first world feminism, also that of the middle-class, though less intersectional and groundbreaking than I thought it would be. adichie's personal experiences, however, really add depth to the narrative. this is a clear and concise argument for feminism effectively infused with "small" examples in daily life that illustrates the personal and systemic levels of sexism, but some things are a lil outdated.
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Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
priyas's review against another edition
4.0
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Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Transphobia and Homophobia
oishigreentea's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Sexism
starlight63's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Sexism and Transphobia
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Death
kaymichelle's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
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Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Rape
merin_aran's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
1.0
This was a very disappointing read. It's a very short book, in fact it's more of a long essay or article than a book.
If, like me, you are already a feminist then I doubt you'll gain anything at all from it.
First of all, the information was very basic, stereotypical and a little outdated. The book really lacked depth and broadly brushed over so many important issues that could have been explored so much further.
Additionally the book felt very heteronormative and was borderline transphobic. There were a few problematic passages in relation to the LGBTQ+ community that irked me; one being "women can have babies, men cannot" and "the loss of virginity is a process that usually involves two people of opposite genders". Since reading the book I've researched the author and discovered she often embraces TERF rhetoric and supported J.K.Rowling's anti-trans essay, which is obviously disturbing and disappointing to see.
If, like me, you are already a feminist then I doubt you'll gain anything at all from it.
First of all, the information was very basic, stereotypical and a little outdated. The book really lacked depth and broadly brushed over so many important issues that could have been explored so much further.
Additionally the book felt very heteronormative and was borderline transphobic. There were a few problematic passages in relation to the LGBTQ+ community that irked me; one being "women can have babies, men cannot" and "the loss of virginity is a process that usually involves two people of opposite genders". Since reading the book I've researched the author and discovered she often embraces TERF rhetoric and supported J.K.Rowling's anti-trans essay, which is obviously disturbing and disappointing to see.
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Graphic: Sexism and Transphobia
becauseidontknow's review against another edition
fast-paced
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Transphobia