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thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
medium-paced
2.75
the soul of a woman is part memoir, part feminism treatise, and while an interesting enough read, imo it doesnt offer anything new. allende's feminist passions in her childhood and adolescence yrs are relatable and oft true yet hilarious, however the section in regards to real-world facts, figures and statistics often read like a simple regurgitation. this isnt a decent enough book, but there are better offerings for those looking for a book specifically abt feminism.
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Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, and Infidelity
Minor: Death and Abandonment
jdrosario_'s review against another edition
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dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
i’ve never really read many non fiction, but this one is absolutely amazing. it’s brutally honest, it doesn’t skate over any fundamental truths of the book. it talks about women’s sexuality, promiscuity, misogyn, feminism (obviously), machoism, rebellion, age, sexual violence and torture of women, reproducitge rights and gender identity. it’s so informative but somehow keeps a witty humour to it, i highly highly recommend!!!
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Graphic: Abortion and Misogyny
Moderate: Murder, Physical abuse, Grief, Slavery, Sexism, Violence, Torture, Religious bigotry, Police brutality, Sexual violence, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Trafficking, Rape, Child death, Sexual harassment, Pandemic/Epidemic, and Incest
amandalorianxo's review
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5.0
This is a small book physically speaking but in terms of content, it spans a wide array of topics. It's less memoir and more a feminist monologue. Isabel Allende turned eighty years old in August but still has so much coherent passion for certain controversial topics that have arisen throughout her existence. She mentions a multitude of topics such as the fluidity of gender, pronouns, reproductive rights, political uprisings, and discussions of women's rights. It's refreshing to read about someone from South America (Chile specifically) who is progressive in terms of their beliefs instead of the typical right-wing, religious figures we hear about on the news or in my case within my own relatives. I am eager to read her fictional work now more than ever.
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Graphic: Abortion
Minor: Infidelity
booksxjournals's review against another edition
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reflective
medium-paced
4.0
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Moderate: Abortion, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Sexism, Child death, and Fatphobia
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