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tothe_lighthouse's review
5.0
I can't find the words to describe this book by Virginia Woolf, which aptly describes feminism, past and present. Originally written to talk about women writers and fiction, she ends up talking about the role of women in society and why they had so few chances to write if they didn't have the most important thing: a room of one's own.
As usual with Virginia Woolf, I found the story very contemporary - which is both incredible and a shame given the subject matter - and I think everyone should read it. Very universal, this story touches on the status of women, the wage gap, class differences, racism etc. (some subjects are explored in greater depth in "Three Guineas", which follows "A room on one's own" in the book). "The Second Sex" is often referred to as the founding book of feminism, but I think this one is just as much so.
As usual with Virginia Woolf, I found the story very contemporary - which is both incredible and a shame given the subject matter - and I think everyone should read it. Very universal, this story touches on the status of women, the wage gap, class differences, racism etc. (some subjects are explored in greater depth in "Three Guineas", which follows "A room on one's own" in the book). "The Second Sex" is often referred to as the founding book of feminism, but I think this one is just as much so.
r5dbx's review
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
I never ever write reviews but my god this is an amazing read. I haven't stopped thinking about it since I finished it. Beautiful beautiful prose!! It has changed the way I think about myself. It is so sad to think of all the women who came before me who have in some way or another contributed to the life I live today, that they go largly undocumented and forgotten. Honestly just read it, and then go make Judith Shakespeare proud <3
iladevlin28's review
I loved ‘A Room of One’s Own’ but didn’t enjoy ‘Three Guineas’ as I found it difficult to get my head around.
winterbee's review against another edition
4.0
I‘m giving only four stars instead of five because Three Guineas is so long, with so many footnotes that seemingly drag on forever.
The footnotes are important, Woolf makes some important points in them. Generally, both essays are witty and smart, well written and thought through. I recommend the book to anyone who is interest in feminist writing about either women and writing or women in politics. Although I do not agree with all of Woolf‘s points, the essays are surprisingly still relevant today.
The footnotes are important, Woolf makes some important points in them. Generally, both essays are witty and smart, well written and thought through. I recommend the book to anyone who is interest in feminist writing about either women and writing or women in politics. Although I do not agree with all of Woolf‘s points, the essays are surprisingly still relevant today.