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A review by sukran_
Eleven Percent by Maren Uthaug
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
As a woman, I've been thinking about this concept a lot (A LOT!) lately. Do we really need these men?
Just think, how amazing our lives would be! Walking around in the dark to see the stars, going to the park to get some fresh air, going to work, the store, hearing footsteps behind you on the sidewalk, or even just sleeping in your own goddamned bed... without fear.
I can go on and on, but he answer is No. We don't 'need' them if we can properly store their sperm and/or find a way to get rid of them...and that's where all the fantasies end (WWII anyone?).
More importantly I realise, just like asshole 'men', there are asshole 'women'. Are we going to get rid of them too? Who's next?
So the answer is: Yes. In the sense that we don't need or want them, but are forced to live among them when the justice system fails. And let's not forget: there are good men too.
The only thing we can do, is to adopt the Crime Junkie podcast mantra: 'Be Weird, Be Safe'.
Now, I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did an amazing job. The story was engaging and I couldn't stop listening. But the ending was not okay. I mean...it should go somewhere or have a point or just leave you with a feeling, even if it's open-ended. Nothing.
I still loved the story as 'slice-of-life', loved her writing style, was grateful for getting a copy via Netgalley and called it a win. I wanted to rate, review and move on.
But then I saw a reviewer mention something about the author and everything got complicated.
So just like Rowling, I read her books before knowing anything about her. Just like Rowling, I won't be reading other books of her. Until I can look further into it and confirm what's been said, unfortunately this author is on pause. A shame really.
Why do they do this? Just write your books and stop being an asshole yourself. Be professional and polite. It costs you nothing. That's it. Do your job, fight for those who can't fight for themselves and please if you have opinions... Go to therapy and find out what it REALLY is about Yourself that you're projecting.
I'm not going to lower my score because all off this. I only took off points for the ending. Fair is fair, b*tch can write. Sorry for all the cursing. I'll apologize if or when I find out I'm wrong. That costs me nothing too. Simple.
Just think, how amazing our lives would be! Walking around in the dark to see the stars, going to the park to get some fresh air, going to work, the store, hearing footsteps behind you on the sidewalk, or even just sleeping in your own goddamned bed... without fear.
I can go on and on, but he answer is No. We don't 'need' them if we can properly store their sperm and/or find a way to get rid of them...and that's where all the fantasies end (WWII anyone?).
More importantly I realise, just like asshole 'men', there are asshole 'women'. Are we going to get rid of them too? Who's next?
So the answer is: Yes. In the sense that we don't need or want them, but are forced to live among them when the justice system fails. And let's not forget: there are good men too.
The only thing we can do, is to adopt the Crime Junkie podcast mantra: 'Be Weird, Be Safe'.
Now, I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator did an amazing job. The story was engaging and I couldn't stop listening. But the ending was not okay. I mean...it should go somewhere or have a point or just leave you with a feeling, even if it's open-ended. Nothing.
I still loved the story as 'slice-of-life', loved her writing style, was grateful for getting a copy via Netgalley and called it a win. I wanted to rate, review and move on.
But then I saw a reviewer mention something about the author and everything got complicated.
So just like Rowling, I read her books before knowing anything about her. Just like Rowling, I won't be reading other books of her. Until I can look further into it and confirm what's been said, unfortunately this author is on pause. A shame really.
Why do they do this? Just write your books and stop being an asshole yourself. Be professional and polite. It costs you nothing. That's it. Do your job, fight for those who can't fight for themselves and please if you have opinions... Go to therapy and find out what it REALLY is about Yourself that you're projecting.
I'm not going to lower my score because all off this. I only took off points for the ending. Fair is fair, b*tch can write. Sorry for all the cursing. I'll apologize if or when I find out I'm wrong. That costs me nothing too. Simple.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia