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a_ab's review
2.0
I appreciated the intent, but didn't love the execution. The book has the subtlety of a sledge hammer, which doesn't really combine well with the historical facts.
camilacadibe's review
4.0
3.5
What I really, REALLY liked here was the feminism.
I was a bit bored at times and feel like there was some unnecessary information, but other then that, it was quite good, I did enjoy it!
What I really, REALLY liked here was the feminism.
I was a bit bored at times and feel like there was some unnecessary information, but other then that, it was quite good, I did enjoy it!
annebennett1957's review
3.0
Historical fiction. I think I got this novella free from audible and decided to listen to it since it was only 2+ hours long so I could finish it during a car trip. I liked its feminist message and the bit of info we may have learned about the famous flyer who disappeared over the Pacific back in 1937.
hannahwines's review
1.0
This was…very annoying. The narrators were cheesy, and the plot was actually pretty dull for such an interesting topic. In my opinion feminist literature loses its power when it comes with a “This Random Man Is A Major Misogynist And Is Obviously Wrong” speech, which cheapens the whole narrative. Throwing every single trope into one speech doesn’t make the story whole or nuanced.
Men obviously did speak like this during the era, but it’s almost like the author doesn’t trust the reader to discover the misogyny of the era through actions rather than rants. Although the characters don’t really do much, so there aren’t many opportunities for actions to speak louder than words.
The idea had potential, but a bad execution all around.
Men obviously did speak like this during the era, but it’s almost like the author doesn’t trust the reader to discover the misogyny of the era through actions rather than rants. Although the characters don’t really do much, so there aren’t many opportunities for actions to speak louder than words.
The idea had potential, but a bad execution all around.
kellifer98's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
jlarrew's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
I liked it a lot. The only flaw is that it wasn't longer. I think he could have done more. I wish it had been a bit truer.
kay_slayerofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
To be a woman in 1937 . . .
I don't envy the women that lived in that time period. White, yellow, brown or black all women during that time (and before) were talked at, talked down to and most were forced to be subservient. I don't think I would have survived. And gawd forbid you marry someone who thought it was ok to discipline their wives like they disciplined children back then
I don't envy the women that lived in that time period. White, yellow, brown or black all women during that time (and before) were talked at, talked down to and most were forced to be subservient. I don't think I would have survived. And gawd forbid you marry someone who thought it was ok to discipline their wives like they disciplined children back then
stormashke's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0