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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Io non sono fatta per i memoir e questa è stata la mia prima prova col genere, ma mi è piaciuto molto inaspettatamente! Un mix tra ricordi, argomentazioni di tipo emotivo tanto quanto politico e sociale, una traversata nella storia dei decenni passati e una carica di speranza per il futuro
I respect it, but I didn’t enjoy reading it. The storytelling was disjointed and perhaps too “poetic” or “artistic” for my taste? But I recognize her importance, liked learning about the fires in which she was forged, and appreciate that despite it all, she’s an optimist.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
The title sounds promising and I loved another work from the same author. This just didn't catch me, the storyline drags itself and I grew bored. Since I own the book maybe I'll try another time, not sure yet
I loved this, and loved listening to it as an audiobook. Listening to Solnit is like listening to the ocean: generally calm and comforting, but with powerful undercurrents and occasional crashing waves that startle you into alertness. These essays on femininity and her own history are fascinating and empowering.
challenging
emotional
reflective
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Bearing witness, taking up space, telling your story, finding your voice, trusting your voice,
I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley. I wanted to love this book - I love memoirs in general. But I just couldn't get in to this one. It was more a memoir of a time and a place than a person, and I struggled with it. It seems that Solnit's fans are avid, but maybe because I haven't read her previous works, I didn't know what I was getting into.