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alittleoverdue's review against another edition
4.0
Basically, Solnit is an amazing writer. Among the numerous thought-provoking phrases and essays in the book, Solnit writes what is my favorite quote about books, and puts words to how I feel about reading: "...if there is no one book that saved me, it’s because hundreds or thousands did.” - Rebecca Solnit
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
4.0
happinessie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape and Murder
Minor: Abortion, Racism, and Alcoholism
marleefayek's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
3.5
Enjoyable fast-paced book that reads like a series of essays by the author. There's some academic research as well as social commentary. It feels part memoir part essay, with some really lovely quotes. Thematically Solnit explores sexism, feminism, gender inequality, gender role/stereotypes and the theme of silencing. Her arguments on silencing, and women breaking silences was an extremely poignant part of the book.
madelinemadeline's review against another edition
2.0
I like Solnit, but I didn’t love this book. The references to figures like Aziz Ansari and Louis CK as male allies have obviously not aged well, and in general, the book feels very of its time. The first essay was the most compelling to me, the rest largely felt a little simplistic and forgettable.
terroreesa's review against another edition
4.0
how to create a meaningful life when heteroromantic love is not a goal, or when it is absent
mattleesharp's review against another edition
3.0
It's a retread of a book. Very illuminating and well written if you haven't encountered the ideas before, but probably not worth seeking out if you're already familiar enough with Solnit to know this book exists.