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sebseb's review
3.0
None of the information is in-depth, sometimes it is misleading, and very occasionally the book is just plain wrong - that said, it's a speedy way to get an overview of theory, and reading it has given me the shallow but broad knowledge of theorists and their ideas that I expected and desired. I like the pictures, too. Recommended as a starting point.
ladyaisha's review
5.0
I love how this book helps you avoid reading the original authors! Life is just too short for this..
jadzia's review
4.0
An interesting and quite funny introduction to the critical theory - it is not very detailed but it briefly describes more improtant ideas from the past century in philosophy, psychoanalysis and literature, giving readers a chance to pick whichever one is interested in and then go and explore the topic further. If someone is already familiar with Critical Theory, it can be a bit boring but it is worth skimming through for the pictures.
steph_demel's review
4.0
This is the second "Graphic Guide" I've read, and this series continues to be excellent. While each concept is - necessarily - explained only in brief, these books excel at providing a clear, easily-digestible introduction to their subject matter. Consequently, they function well either as a primary entry-point to, or as a refresher of, the material they consider. I've already bought several more instalments in the series and look forward to reading them over the next few months.
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