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other_worlds_than_these's review against another edition
2.0
This is hard to rate; I loved the writing style and there were some great ideas discussed but this still felt like it was lacking depth. I also felt it didn’t add anything new to the conversation.
-Nothing happens because of Greer’s actions but because of chance and right place at right time (bathroom) thus making Greer not that interesting. I couldn’t care much for Cory or any of the male characters’ chapters. I liked him as a character but his role in this story didn’t make much sense to me.
-one thing that infuriated me was that Greer doesn’t speak up! Even though she’s all about using “outside voices” she doesn’t speak up about the nonexistent mentor group. She could’ve actually done something and she doesn’t.
-There were a lot of boring parts which is why it took me so long to get through this book.
-I enjoyed Faith’s chapters more only because it was more interesting to read about her and her need to do something for women even if it ended up lacking morals and depth. Her relationship with Greer was interesting to read and see how it evolves.
-There were a lot of ideas brought up like the relationship between second and third wave feminism but this still felt lacking in terms of intersectionality. This was for the most part very white feminism. It would’ve been more impactful if there were more major characters who were part of minorities (women of color, trans women, etc)
-I’m very new to this kind of genre of story telling and this was hard to get into mainly because of the lack of plot, but I think it did well in discussing certain things especially with the relationship between generations of feminists.
-This is a book about (white) feminism and its criticizing corporate feminism and privilege and yet nothing felt changed or discussed throughly. The main character wants to do good and yet falls into these categories.
-Nothing happens because of Greer’s actions but because of chance and right place at right time (bathroom) thus making Greer not that interesting. I couldn’t care much for Cory or any of the male characters’ chapters. I liked him as a character but his role in this story didn’t make much sense to me.
-one thing that infuriated me was that Greer doesn’t speak up! Even though she’s all about using “outside voices” she doesn’t speak up about the nonexistent mentor group. She could’ve actually done something and she doesn’t.
-There were a lot of boring parts which is why it took me so long to get through this book.
-I enjoyed Faith’s chapters more only because it was more interesting to read about her and her need to do something for women even if it ended up lacking morals and depth. Her relationship with Greer was interesting to read and see how it evolves.
-There were a lot of ideas brought up like the relationship between second and third wave feminism but this still felt lacking in terms of intersectionality. This was for the most part very white feminism. It would’ve been more impactful if there were more major characters who were part of minorities (women of color, trans women, etc)
-I’m very new to this kind of genre of story telling and this was hard to get into mainly because of the lack of plot, but I think it did well in discussing certain things especially with the relationship between generations of feminists.
-This is a book about (white) feminism and its criticizing corporate feminism and privilege and yet nothing felt changed or discussed throughly. The main character wants to do good and yet falls into these categories.
presley1127's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
sprit's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What a good book! I really enjoyed the multiple povs, especially the chapters that did deep dives into their backstories. Every main character was so flushed out. I didn’t really have much of an idea of what the plot was going in and it was very engaging. Judging a book by its cover really paid off with this one lol
carolinefunk's review against another edition
3.0
The writing was so gorgeous and the start had so much promise but it didn’t end up panning out.
I was so excited to watch a shy and anxious Greer grow in confidence by the end but instead she was always just kind of bland and passive even when she was supposed to be somehow different or changed. I also really didn’t like Cory or their relationship and I feel like that was a core part of the narrative that I could never really get behind.
The only real strengths for me were the writing style/tone and the conflict with Faith and Zee and nuanced depiction of female relationships.
Not what I was expecting but this did save me from a 3 week reading slump so I have to give it a shoutout for that
I was so excited to watch a shy and anxious Greer grow in confidence by the end but instead she was always just kind of bland and passive even when she was supposed to be somehow different or changed. I also really didn’t like Cory or their relationship and I feel like that was a core part of the narrative that I could never really get behind.
The only real strengths for me were the writing style/tone and the conflict with Faith and Zee and nuanced depiction of female relationships.
Not what I was expecting but this did save me from a 3 week reading slump so I have to give it a shoutout for that
sydillg's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
A good book - sometimes fell short and other times i loved. Can’t really think of anything else to say about it lol
sonjaharrison's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
nellsteve4's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Extremely slow moving and lacks meaningful discourse
ung_jade's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
These characters grow on you, and your perspective about them shifts as pov changes each chapter. The style and pacing makes this an engaging read as you learn more about the complicated characters and relationships. It touches on feminism, and acknowledges intersectional feminism but does not do enough to center it.
sebollinger's review against another edition
4.0
I loved Greer! The characters were great, and I really became invested in their lives. I also felt like the book did a great job of talking about the importance of feminism in our day and age, and giving credit to our shared history in the feminist movement. The book got a little long, and could have used some editing.
lambsears's review against another edition
3.0
This has had some great reviews and is said to be about feminism and power.
Now, maybe I'm getting old and grumpy, but I found it all a little melodramatic - sort of a soap for feminists. And it lacked the one thing that I think is pretty vital in a novel - any plot. I like a plot. I think it drives things along. Wolitzer has written some good characters, but neglected to really give them much to do.
As a second-wave feminist, it was all a bit old-hat to me - maybe it would resonate a little more with a younger reader.
Now, maybe I'm getting old and grumpy, but I found it all a little melodramatic - sort of a soap for feminists. And it lacked the one thing that I think is pretty vital in a novel - any plot. I like a plot. I think it drives things along. Wolitzer has written some good characters, but neglected to really give them much to do.
As a second-wave feminist, it was all a bit old-hat to me - maybe it would resonate a little more with a younger reader.