Reviews

Nasty Women by Ren Aldridge, Katie Muriel, Jen McGregor, Zeba Talkhani, Elise Hines, Mel Reeve, Sasha De Buyl-Pisco, Joelle A. Owusu, L.R. Lam, Sim Bajwa, Chitra Ramaswamy, 404 Ink, Jonatha Kottler, Kristy Diaz, Alice Tarbuck, Christina Neuwirth, Becca Inglis, Nadine Aisha Jassat, Rowan C. Clarke, Claire L. Heuchan, Belle Owen, Kaite Welsh

julianvedeler's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative reflective fast-paced

2.75

cwilsongarry's review against another edition

4.0

This is a lovely collection of essays covering a nicely wide range of topics: class, sexual assault, pregnancy, race, sexuality, music, art. It paints a fantastic picture of the struggles of being a woman in the 21st century. Special props go to the elegant writing of Laura Waddell and Nadine Aisha Jassat. I can’t wait to read more of 404 Ink’s books - they’re truly a publisher to watch.

bobbi_ellen's review against another edition

informative medium-paced

5.0

vanessa_issa's review against another edition

4.0

Thanks to 404 Ink for the ARC via NetGalley!

This book is a must read for all the people who feel lost and scared reading the news lately. You're not alone.

It's not a book only about politics. It's more about all the issues we have to face for being a woman in a modern society.

And also, this book isn't just for women, you should read it too if you're guy. And please learn something from it.

novelesque_life's review against another edition

3.0

RATING: 3.5 STARS
2017; 404 Ink
(Review Not on Blog)

A very emotional collection of essays on women's experiences in society. I would recommend you read these a few at a times as it does take emotional punch to the gut at times. Do not go into this expecting scholarly essays, but rather raw moments.

***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***

kirstenellang's review against another edition

2.0

This books been on my tbr for ages so I guessed with my recent binge it would be time to read it and I’m glad I did as I do slightly now want it off my shelf.

Some of this anthology is brilliant (I loved belle Owens piece in particular) some are not so brilliant.

I don’t know if it’s a 2022 thing but reading texts about nasty women especially with the way we now view lewinsky and the iraq war makes me feel pretty uncomfortable. Do I think this book would be better without the heavy handed “I’m a nasty woman” tacked on and the sympathy for Clinton? Yes absolutely. So it all just left a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth.

karimorton33's review against another edition

4.0

I supported this book on Kickstarter, and couldn't wait to read it, it definitely didn't disappoint! There were a wide range of voices featured, which made me enjoy it that much more. As with any essay collection all of them did not resonate with me fully, but some were so amazing and poignant. Unapologetic feminism and personal acceptance were common themes throughout the collection that I appreciated. I feel like the essay order was well chosen, with the end of the book reading "The world is a dangerous place right now, but not as dangerous as a nasty woman with a pen in her hand and story to tell. These voices telling our truths cannot be shaken and they certainly will not be drowned out any more. Why fear us when you can join us?" Perfect! (read for the Book Riot 2017 Read Harder challenge - read a book published by a micropress)

mariahhanley's review against another edition

4.0

While I liked this, and I loved the perspectives, I wish there were essays that didn’t seem so super “done,” something a bit messier.

sarahbeth97's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring fast-paced

4.5

slpellicci's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0