Reviews

A Critical Introduction to Queer Theory by Nikki Sullivan

charhuyn's review against another edition

5.0

Good intro to queer theory and pretty accessible especially if you’re somewhat familiar with poststructuralism. Sometimes kinda shitty writing structure that made it a little confusing to follow but overall enjoyed and was thought provoking! Didn’t feel like I was reading a normal theory book that dragged on and on.

bsmorris's review against another edition

3.0

Very informative. Really helped me understand some things I have observed personally and put them in a historical framework. I'll admit I didn't fully understand some parts, partly because it got pretty philosophical for me, and partly because I read it really fast. But overall it was easy to understand and the bibliography would be great for someone who wanted to delve more deeply into the subject.

bastimapache's review against another edition

5.0

Gran introducción a la teoría queer. Trata varios temas de relevancia en cada capítulo, usando ejemplos históricos, pero lo que más me gustó es que busca representar múltiples teorías, y las pone a dialogar. Por lo que, si bien sabemos que algunas teorías tienen más apoyo hoy en día, la autora las presenta en discusión con otras que han sido superadas o con las que aún se discute, entregando a les lectores material para debate al evitar posicionarse de forma rígida.
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earthtokb's review against another edition

Didn't like the way this book dealt with Stonewall therefore I'm not continuing to read it

bethifer's review against another edition

3.0

I read it for a class, but it didn't feel like homework. Informative and educational while interesting.

annastarlight's review against another edition

3.0

Good introductory text on queer theory, its scope and its aims. Ironically, it never truly addresses why queer theory is important, or what it adds methodically. Often it seemed as if "queering" could be used synonymously as "deconstruct". A Critical Introduction to Queer Theory is a relatively accessible place to start, but ultimately unsatisfying.