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annemaries_shelves's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this blend of sociopolitical history with fashion and beauty history - nothing exists in a vacuum and eyeliner is no different.
Each chapter works as a standalone, exploring the importance and impact of eyeliner (or various types of it) in different culture/community, including ancient and modern Egypt, Iran (Persia), drag communities, geishas in Japan, cholas in the USA, and more.
The artwork at the front of each chapter was lovely too.
If you have an interest in beauty/cultural history, I definitely recommend.
Each chapter works as a standalone, exploring the importance and impact of eyeliner (or various types of it) in different culture/community, including ancient and modern Egypt, Iran (Persia), drag communities, geishas in Japan, cholas in the USA, and more.
The artwork at the front of each chapter was lovely too.
If you have an interest in beauty/cultural history, I definitely recommend.
Content Warnings
Minor: Misogyny, Police brutality, Xenophobia, Suicide, Grief, and Alcoholism
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