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georgiesutton's review against another edition
3.75
This is an entertaining memoir, but it is super dated now especially as a possibly feminist book. There are several uses of slurs and sentences that make you cringe (and not in a funny way) particularly regarding race and disability.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Abortion
Moderate: Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Cursing, Drug use, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Ableism, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Vomit, and Alcohol
clarapaquerette's review against another edition
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Sexism, Racial slurs, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Misogyny, Fatphobia, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, and Body shaming
Minor: Miscarriage
g_monaghan's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I read this on a friends recommendation years ago and didn't quite know what to make of it then or now either. Caitlin Moran is a great columnist and that is exactly how this book reads, skipping to the highlights whilst waiting for the kettle to boil a Sunday morning.
Whilst there was some insightful commentary about class struggle and growing up in Britain in the 80's, all things relating to 'female empowerment' was a bit patchy. I will say though that this book did introduce me to the idea of bodily autonomy and the importance of the 'right to choose' and or that I will be forever greatful for.
Whilst there was some insightful commentary about class struggle and growing up in Britain in the 80's, all things relating to 'female empowerment' was a bit patchy. I will say though that this book did introduce me to the idea of bodily autonomy and the importance of the 'right to choose' and or that I will be forever greatful for.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
Minor: Misogyny, Body shaming, and Bullying
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