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90sinmyheart's review
4.0
Fascinating stuff! I do wish the material had been organized a little bit better. I would love to see this as a miniseries because I think pairing it with the visuals would be incredible.
what_g_reads's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
massivepizzacrust's review against another edition
funny
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lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I think this book accomplishes the goal it sets out for itself, which is de-stigmatizing sex. I can't really say there was anything wrong with it. But it somehow didn't quite meet my expectations. The chapter structure was almost always the same (animals -> history -> modern humans), which I found a bit boring. In general, I was hoping there would be more emphasis on modern times, even though I understand the grounding we were doing in history and nature.
I also found some examples simplistic, and there were a couple of jokes that I think fell flat under closer scrutiny. By staying very surface level, this book is able to cover an insane amount of examples. Which is definitely one approach to the topic. But I often wished we could have stayed with some examples longer.
All in all, really nothing wrong with this book but it somehow fell flat for me.
I also found some examples simplistic, and there were a couple of jokes that I think fell flat under closer scrutiny. By staying very surface level, this book is able to cover an insane amount of examples. Which is definitely one approach to the topic. But I often wished we could have stayed with some examples longer.
All in all, really nothing wrong with this book but it somehow fell flat for me.
whitneymouse's review against another edition
5.0
Incredibly interesting. Lots of little facts I was able to discuss with others. Made me question a lot about the “settled science” in this field (i.e. it isn’t settled and hasn’t really ever been settled. We’re still figuring A LOT things out). Highly recommend the read.
realityczar's review against another edition
4.0
Despite its assumptions about the great pox, this is a delightful popular survey that includes two pieces of advice worthy of repeating:
“[G]o be gay and do crime.”
“Here’s the thing: you’re just fine.”
Feltman’s consciousness and acceptance of sexual and gender variations is extremely useful, her sense of humor is a delight, and the book, while not breaking any particularly new ground, collects sexual anecdotes and histories in an accessible and welcoming way.
“[G]o be gay and do crime.”
“Here’s the thing: you’re just fine.”
Feltman’s consciousness and acceptance of sexual and gender variations is extremely useful, her sense of humor is a delight, and the book, while not breaking any particularly new ground, collects sexual anecdotes and histories in an accessible and welcoming way.
zellm's review against another edition
4.0
Great blend of well-researched information and humor - fantastically approachable and really interesting material. This was well done but the later chapters felt short and a little rushed.
popelc6's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.25
What a fun book - loved the author as the audiobook narrator. Informative, fresh, a little woke - sure, but really works/makes sense for this subject.