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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
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Man, I love Lindy West. I love that she can start an essay cracking hilarious jokes about a TV show or Facebook group or something that happened to her in high school, and suddenly you are reading a whip smart analysis of pop culture and the current political moment. It's a seamless transition every time, and I appreciate writing that both makes me think and cracks my shit up.
This was written during the first Trump administration, and it still feels VERY relevant today -- highly recommended if you're looking for insight, camaraderie, and hope as you make your way through the current political climate. There's also a strong current of political anger -- even rage -- that winds through the book, and if you're also feeling angry, it's very satisfying to read.
This was written during the first Trump administration, and it still feels VERY relevant today -- highly recommended if you're looking for insight, camaraderie, and hope as you make your way through the current political climate. There's also a strong current of political anger -- even rage -- that winds through the book, and if you're also feeling angry, it's very satisfying to read.
i really enjoyed this book it really makes you think and see the way media connects to things
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I actually liked a decent chunk of this book, and agreed with most of the concepts covered by Lindy West. My only criticism of it is that it is just so mundane, West adds nothing new to the conversation. Like me, I am certain that almost all of her reader base will agree with her message that sexism = bad, we all know that already. Yes, sexism is bad, but does it really need a whole book saying that repeatedly? I really wish that more statistics and historical context were presented to drive the conversation forward rather than summarize what most of us already know and believe. Some of the jokes were really funny, but I think a lot of it refer to things a little bit before my time, which is why they flew over my head. Lastly, for some reason there is an entire chapter dedicated to Adam Sandler movies (this chapter was more like a diss track), found that kinda bizarre.
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Loved the first part it felt like a good conversation with a friend, then...I don't know, lost all interest. Nothing new or innovative but the tone is nice.
Funny. I like her voice - I laughed a lot - but also - high school feminism… and I think I’m past it. I don’t know if it moved me forward in any way, really, she was preaching to the choir, I mean. But I did enjoy her writing.