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lisanussd's review
5.0
So...I decided that it's really hard to give this book stars.
The book (in hardcover) is a set of musings and interesting situations.
Claudia says, "This is the last time I will be invited in this dinner party."
Biting, searing, curious are the observations/reflections.
The color pictures added a lot.
The book (in hardcover) is a set of musings and interesting situations.
Claudia says, "This is the last time I will be invited in this dinner party."
Biting, searing, curious are the observations/reflections.
The color pictures added a lot.
michelereise's review
3.0
I liked the book but not the format.
Just a preference but I prefer the annotations be at the end of the book not the end of each chapter.
Just a preference but I prefer the annotations be at the end of the book not the end of each chapter.
laurenexploresbooks's review
5.0
This work weaves together an examination of whiteness, race, and identity. The questions asked throughout the work highlight the complications and nuance of experiences and systems. It is fascinating to see how white individuals react to Rankine’s questions and how ultimately white comfort is prioritized over the survival and thriving of many. I love the form of this book and how many facts are presented with a combination of text and imagery. This is such an important read particularly during our current racial climate in America.
themorsecode's review against another edition
5.0
Thoughtful, conversational and genre-spanning book considering whiteness with it's associated privilege. Rankine doesn't pretend to have all the answers, but is interested in posing the questions and the thought process is developed on the page throughout.
Like with all Rankine's work, it's also a beautiful object full of images which needs to be seen in a physical format.
Like with all Rankine's work, it's also a beautiful object full of images which needs to be seen in a physical format.
melaniem03's review
4.0
Excellent collection of essays and photos on racism in America (and a little bit abroad - with the tie in of American Imperialism and the spread of our racist ideas). I read this as an e-book, though I'd encourage new readers to consider picking up a physical version. There's a preface to the material that references its set up as a physical book in terms of layout with images and supporting notes that I think would have been very enjoyable, but it still works as an e-book with linked footnotes. The footnotes are really critical to understanding some of the key sections and passages.
It's incredibly well-written and surfaces topical areas that, in my own whiteness, I simply haven't thought of or considered. Highly recommend.
It's incredibly well-written and surfaces topical areas that, in my own whiteness, I simply haven't thought of or considered. Highly recommend.
alivewithaugust's review
5.0
This book is vulnerable, bold, and essential in our current world. The writing style is extremely unique and the content on racism, whiteness, and oppression is direct and impactful. I read this book for my creative non-fiction writing course and I’m already starting to re-read it. The use of personal narrative in connection with historical texts and primary sources are stunning and engage the reader. As a young black student this book was affirming and refreshing. As a writer this book is inspiring and redefines what an academic text can look like. I’m feeling called to listen, question, and engage as the author does throughout the entire book. This is a must read for anyone wanting to understand more about racial justice, whiteness, and inequality.
leah_alexandra's review
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The kind of read that leaves the reader with more questions than answers, but in the best way. Beautifully written and imaginatively structured.
dkai's review
5.0
An essential read for anyone. Overall it is a call to engage with whiteness and interrogate it to see what whiteness is in all facets of life. Time and time again we see examples where people across divides will all simultaneously crumple when whiteness is explicitly named. This book picks up the crumpled white paper and smooths it out to see what the wrinkles have to say. I suspect this will be the second book this year that I'll have to buy to reread and loan to people.