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jiggityjog's review against another edition
dark
funny
informative
sad
fast-paced
5.0
Excellent, biting satire that might seem unnecessarily vulgar if not taken into historical context. While the premise of this essay is a bit outlandish, it is no less horrifying than how the British empire ruthlessly ruled the Irish people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Racism, and Cannibalism
velokei's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
3.5
Quick read, funny and interesting!! Understanding the sarcasm in the essay is essential to its enjoyment. Also, it does describe women poorly (however this was written in 1720s so that isn’t much of a surprise)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexism, Antisemitism, Cannibalism, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Classism
danycatreader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
Honestly, I would have never found out about this book if it weren't for school. I was glad, though. It is short, concise, and precise in dissing the English and being satirical. It is so well constructed I'm writing a paper on it. But be warned! It is not a book for the squeamish.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Cannibalism
Moderate: Sexism and Murder