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Queer: Eine illustrierte Geschichte by Jennifer Sophia Theodor, Meg-John Barker, Julia Scheele
cat_lover_reads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.0
This book has some really good information on the history of queer theory and how queerness has been researched and thought about in the past. I'll admit, this is not really what I thought this book was about - I thought I'd get more general queer history and culture. It was still good though.
The main problem is how sloooooow this book is. It's also very dry and the images are the only thing that kept it interesting enough to not fall asleep every few pages. There had to have been a more entertaining way to give this information to keep readers engaged.
A good place to start if you want to know more about queer theory but make sure to have caffeine handy to keep you awake while reading.
The main problem is how sloooooow this book is. It's also very dry and the images are the only thing that kept it interesting enough to not fall asleep every few pages. There had to have been a more entertaining way to give this information to keep readers engaged.
A good place to start if you want to know more about queer theory but make sure to have caffeine handy to keep you awake while reading.
ryannreidreads's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This isn’t the history of queer people in the US - it’s a very accessible romp through queer theory. Not what I expected but good!
alexutzu's review against another edition
I DNFed this quickly as it seemed quite dry to me. It did not feel much like queer hisory, but more like a collection of scattered discussions on theoretical topics. The images did not contribute much to it either. I had to drop it, despite being interested to know more.
ember_is_gay's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
this was such a fun and easy way to get into queer theory. so much information and so much to think about. i want people around me to read this so we have fun conversations about theories and intersectionality. plus further reading recommendations that i cant wait to read.
understanding our history and recognising those that got us to this point is so so important; especially theories and ideas from minorities within the community. i really would recommend this as a good place to start for people who want to learn about this.
understanding our history and recognising those that got us to this point is so so important; especially theories and ideas from minorities within the community. i really would recommend this as a good place to start for people who want to learn about this.
jess_mango's review against another edition
4.0
Very informative book about Queer Theory. It helped be to get a deeper understanding of things.
shaunie991's review against another edition
2.0
DNF @ 39%:
Really gave it an opportunity but just couldn’t get into it. Unless you’re REALLY into the subject, it’s just doggo to stay interested. The topics hop all over the place. The illustrations aren’t even really needed. Disappointing.
Really gave it an opportunity but just couldn’t get into it. Unless you’re REALLY into the subject, it’s just doggo to stay interested. The topics hop all over the place. The illustrations aren’t even really needed. Disappointing.