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fflur_jones's review against another edition
1.0
This book was bad for a couple of reasons. Firstly, there was definitely an element of generational disconnect. The book felt a little outdated with some of her examples (i.e. deciding to grow out her armpit/pubic hair) more commonly accepted today.
I also feel this book would have worked so so much better as a memoir rather than trying to be a sort of feminist manifesto. The chapters that really worked (mainly the last few) revolved around her experiences with abortion and motherhood.
In the earlier chapters, where she strays away from her lived experience, Moran's feminism is very... well, white and western. And this is ultimately the downfall of the book.
From suggesting that feminists should reclaim the term "strident feminism" like the Black community reclaimed the n-word to stating that she has decided she is against burkas, Moran's "feminist" talking-points are only dissected and viewed through a western lens and end up being quite racist takes on the topics discussed. In the case of the burka for example, Moran views them solely as an imposition by men but doesn't actually seem to take into account what women who actually wear burkas think of them.
Overall, this is just a very outdated book.
I also feel this book would have worked so so much better as a memoir rather than trying to be a sort of feminist manifesto. The chapters that really worked (mainly the last few) revolved around her experiences with abortion and motherhood.
In the earlier chapters, where she strays away from her lived experience, Moran's feminism is very... well, white and western. And this is ultimately the downfall of the book.
From suggesting that feminists should reclaim the term "strident feminism" like the Black community reclaimed the n-word to stating that she has decided she is against burkas, Moran's "feminist" talking-points are only dissected and viewed through a western lens and end up being quite racist takes on the topics discussed. In the case of the burka for example, Moran views them solely as an imposition by men but doesn't actually seem to take into account what women who actually wear burkas think of them.
Overall, this is just a very outdated book.
punkinmuffin's review against another edition
5.0
I picked this book up again after having only gotten partway through originally. I then listened to Caitlin Moran narrate it herself. It's even more hilarious and gorgeous and wonderful. I have More Than A Woman queued up on Mt TBR too.
alicebme's review against another edition
1.0
I could not finish this book. I like the author, and I enjoyed hearing her on the radio, but the writing style irritated me.
margolovie89's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.0
margotgabriella's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Oelalala, what an experience. I bought this book in my early stages of feminism and 3 years later started and finished reading it. Caitlin Moran is one of the many 'idols' in my feminist journey and I am forever thankful for knowledge she has provided for me and so many other young girls trying to find their way into this movement. Feminists aren't always the angry, bra-burning "sociopaths" many envision they might be. Throughout reading this book, which is btw immensely funny, I have become more informed but also less angry about certain things in the patriarchy. I do, highly, recommend this book to any woman who is interested or needs an eye-opining book about this subject.
Anyway, I really enjoyed reading this book and I loved hearing it (audiobook) with Moran's voice. I did give it a 4.5 stars because at some moments in this book I did find the personal stories of Moran either boring, long-dreaded or just not fitting for the book. BUT, these stories where mainly funny and relatable and this book made me respect Caitlin Moran even more than I already did.
Oelalala, what an experience. I bought this book in my early stages of feminism and 3 years later started and finished reading it. Caitlin Moran is one of the many 'idols' in my feminist journey and I am forever thankful for knowledge she has provided for me and so many other young girls trying to find their way into this movement. Feminists aren't always the angry, bra-burning "sociopaths" many envision they might be. Throughout reading this book, which is btw immensely funny, I have become more informed but also less angry about certain things in the patriarchy. I do, highly, recommend this book to any woman who is interested or needs an eye-opining book about this subject.
Anyway, I really enjoyed reading this book and I loved hearing it (audiobook) with Moran's voice. I did give it a 4.5 stars because at some moments in this book I did find the personal stories of Moran either boring, long-dreaded or just not fitting for the book. BUT, these stories where mainly funny and relatable and this book made me respect Caitlin Moran even more than I already did.
jesslolsen's review against another edition
4.0
started reading this book thinking I was going to hate it and that I actually wouldn't even be able to finish it, so I was very surprised when into the second chapter I couldn't stop myself from laughing out aloud on public transport!
I hadn't heard of Caitlin Moran before and I generally HATE British literature and movies, but I was so glad I bought this book.
From the very beginning you can tell she is an extremely humorous and sarcastic woman and as I previously mentioned her anecdotes had me trying to hide my giggles on public transport on the trip home from work.
But aside from her humour, she is actually very astute when it comes to modern society and how this affects women today. She has definitely made me rethink my idea on what a feminist is, and I am ashamed to say that before reading this book I was one of the uneducated people who thought this meant I had to burn my bra and hate men (something she thankfully explains isn't necessary these days.)
I think that any book that makes you look at a topic from a different perspective is well worth reading, and so on that basis I happily recommend this book. You may not become a feminist activist at the end, but you will get a good chuckle along the way.
I hadn't heard of Caitlin Moran before and I generally HATE British literature and movies, but I was so glad I bought this book.
From the very beginning you can tell she is an extremely humorous and sarcastic woman and as I previously mentioned her anecdotes had me trying to hide my giggles on public transport on the trip home from work.
But aside from her humour, she is actually very astute when it comes to modern society and how this affects women today. She has definitely made me rethink my idea on what a feminist is, and I am ashamed to say that before reading this book I was one of the uneducated people who thought this meant I had to burn my bra and hate men (something she thankfully explains isn't necessary these days.)
I think that any book that makes you look at a topic from a different perspective is well worth reading, and so on that basis I happily recommend this book. You may not become a feminist activist at the end, but you will get a good chuckle along the way.
interrobangda's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't always agree with Ms. Moran, but by the end of the book I found myself smiling-or even laughing- despite myself. I wish I'd known someone like her growing up; she has a fantastic sense of humor and a unique, honest view of the world. To be reductive, I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in either feminism or entertainment journalism. She's like the big sister you wish you had, the friend you've always had a secret girl-crush on, or the girl at the bar you wish you could, for even the briefest moment, be.
dltreads17's review against another edition
3.0
I find her interesting. I think you have to "get" British humor in order to actually like this. I listened to the audio version of this and loved listening to her "read" her book. I quite liked her!
Oh and she made a lot of sense too!
Oh and she made a lot of sense too!
aya_the_papaya's review against another edition
5.0
Hilarious and witty as always - half a memoir half a feminist rant and all fantastic!