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sofiasummavielle's review against another edition
5.0
this is a book that EVERYONE should read.... a hard read, but a very necessary one.
'' (...) having sex is like a cup of tea. If you wouldn't force someone to drink tea, why would you force them to f*ck? If someone said they wanted tea, and then changed their mind when you made it, would you pour it down their throat?''
'' (...) having sex is like a cup of tea. If you wouldn't force someone to drink tea, why would you force them to f*ck? If someone said they wanted tea, and then changed their mind when you made it, would you pour it down their throat?''
carolinethereader's review
4.0
4.5 out of 5 stars
A difficult book to read at times because of the subject matter but honestly an incredible read. Nice to read a book about sexual assault that was less focused on the US. She writes clearly about her own experiences and the work she has done with victims and as an advocate. Really great book.
A difficult book to read at times because of the subject matter but honestly an incredible read. Nice to read a book about sexual assault that was less focused on the US. She writes clearly about her own experiences and the work she has done with victims and as an advocate. Really great book.
anneke_b's review
4.0
Such an important book! It was well written, and really gave me a good insight in the variety of struggles of those who were subjected to rape and sexual assault. I liked the aspect that it looked at rape as a global phenomenon, rather than national issues.
Really recommended!
Really recommended!
dipali17's review
4.0
** A copy of What We Talk about When We Talk about Rape was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
As someone who studies gender and sexual violence, I know that most of the writing around it isn't always the most accessible. Abdulali's book breaks the barrier: this is a highly engaging and easily accessible book on rape culture. The short essays are easy to follow but still pack a punch. This is a powerful collection of essays on stigma, victim-blaming, anger, humanity and smashing the patriarchy. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants to make the world a better place.
As someone who studies gender and sexual violence, I know that most of the writing around it isn't always the most accessible. Abdulali's book breaks the barrier: this is a highly engaging and easily accessible book on rape culture. The short essays are easy to follow but still pack a punch. This is a powerful collection of essays on stigma, victim-blaming, anger, humanity and smashing the patriarchy. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone who wants to make the world a better place.
dearbookshelves's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
I picked this up on a whim from my local bookstore and I really appreciate both the scope and structure of this collection. It provides a more global look at rape, rape culture, and the way it's handled across cultures. A lot of nonfiction about rape is very western and provides a limited view. I also enjoyed the way Adbulali chose to break up the information. Each section tackles a different element of the larger conversation about rape and it provided enough to get you thinking while still being relatively digestible given the content. I also appreciated her stance that being a rape victim shouldn't be something that defines a person's life. She's able to bring nuance to that conversation and how that works with being an activist for other victims.