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0ivy0's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
2.5
This book contains 21 mini biographies of famous cis-women with different backgrounds, from different countries and periods of time.
As interesting as the concept sounds, I felt that I leant more about the Author than the women and that there was too much of a focus on the home life of some women (male partners, children and parents etc) - although some discussion is needed, we didn't need that much focus.
There were multiple discussions of SA and rape, including some with graphic detail with no warning in advance.
I also felt that some of the included women performed hateful/shocking acts that the author overlooked despite the feminist nature of the book
As interesting as the concept sounds, I felt that I leant more about the Author than the women and that there was too much of a focus on the home life of some women (male partners, children and parents etc) - although some discussion is needed, we didn't need that much focus.
There were multiple discussions of SA and rape, including some with graphic detail with no warning in advance.
I also felt that some of the included women performed hateful/shocking acts that the author overlooked despite the feminist nature of the book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Sexual assault
sophie_paterson's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
rosasouki's review against another edition
informative
fast-paced
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Islamophobia
epellicci's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
An enthusiastic and easily digestible collection of historical and biographical essays on women that Murray is inspired by. I found A History of the World in 21 Women bright and impassioned. I did not always agree with Murray's overall enthusiasm for some of the women she writes about, but part of the joy of the book is listening to her perspective - and its difference to my own. Graphic, hopeful, and glowing with respect for women and their stories.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Rape
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
Minor: Antisemitism and Islamophobia
manureads's review against another edition
informative
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Fatphobia
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