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3.77 AVERAGE
(4.5) I really enjoyed the ideas presented in this collection. There was a bit in the middle where references to other texts kind of took over the dialogue but this didn’t significantly affect the rest of the experience. Overall quite insightful.
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A solid, accessible collection of entry-level feminism. Solnit clearly lays out her logic and approaches everything with an abundance of grace. It reminds me of classic "consciousness raising" in a way, and I think is most beneficial for people who haven't actively engaged with these concepts as much.
Personally, I had hoped for a little more than 101, and I was disappointed by the lack of direct acknowledgement of things like race, sexuality, class, etc. It's still a good book, though.
Personally, I had hoped for a little more than 101, and I was disappointed by the lack of direct acknowledgement of things like race, sexuality, class, etc. It's still a good book, though.
The title led me to believe it would be about the infuriating experience of men explaining things to me. It wasn’t. This is a collection of feminist essays, which is also fine, just not what I expected.
A must read for all women (who can then explain it to men).
Feels of its time in the best way. I remember when this essay came out and how revolutionary it felt at the time, even though I was only fifteen / sixteen. It was the first Solnit book I read, and I think she’s definitely written better prose since, but nothing so blunt, so furious. It’s not flowery because it can’t afford to be. All the lessons in this book, we still have yet to learn. So read it, if you haven’t. If you have, then read it again.
Feels of its time in the best way. I remember when this essay came out and how revolutionary it felt at the time, even though I was only fifteen / sixteen. It was the first Solnit book I read, and I think she’s definitely written better prose since, but nothing so blunt, so furious. It’s not flowery because it can’t afford to be. All the lessons in this book, we still have yet to learn. So read it, if you haven’t. If you have, then read it again.
This book makes me so angry. Solnit's ability to weave intricate prose with blatant truths of misogyny so clearly lay out so many things wrong with the world. Her last essay certainly offers a hint of optimism, but I can't help but feel riled up with the oh-so-relatable descriptions of women being shut down. A must-read for everyone.
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Loved the examples and historical references, it's nice to have things you've thought said by someone else(but better) and have new examples offered. Thanks.