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A review by booknerd_life
Smash the Patriarchy: A Graphic Novel by Marta Breen
informative
fast-paced
3.0
A solid 3 star read! This is a good introductory read into how deeply embedded into patriarchy our world is, but the way its organized is rather overwhelming.
When the book focuses on one woman and tells their story and history, it’s really educational and awe-inspiring! But most times it just rapid fire names a bunch of women and the men who suppressed them without ever diving deep into the history.
There was also a random history spotlight on a man that felt very out of place. Like I expected him to end up supporting women’s rights or something since they focused so much on him, but I don’t think he did? I don’t know, it was an odd choice.
Overall it was an enjoyable read, but it could have been even more inclusive and even more modern.
**I also want to state this is a translated work and was originally published in Norwegian, so a translator bias and loss of original meaning may take place.
When the book focuses on one woman and tells their story and history, it’s really educational and awe-inspiring! But most times it just rapid fire names a bunch of women and the men who suppressed them without ever diving deep into the history.
There was also a random history spotlight on a man that felt very out of place. Like I expected him to end up supporting women’s rights or something since they focused so much on him, but I don’t think he did? I don’t know, it was an odd choice.
Overall it was an enjoyable read, but it could have been even more inclusive and even more modern.
**I also want to state this is a translated work and was originally published in Norwegian, so a translator bias and loss of original meaning may take place.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Body shaming, Suicide, and Blood