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pianorunner421's review against another edition
4.0
As with any collection, I connected with some of these essays more than others. But, in every single one, I found ideas to ponder, thought trails to follow, and ways to expand my knowledge. I have never ready Hustvedt's work before and only read this because it came in my monthly Feminist reading box. I don't usually read essays or short stories. I prefer a narrative novel, or non-fiction. What I loved about these essays, and what kept me coming back is that they were thoroughly thought out and written. No idea was truncated because it was an essay instead of a full length book. Also, the flow of the essays made so much sense when reading for extended periods of time back to back. That said a reader could pick this up, read any one essay from anywhere in the book and not feel like information was missing.
aqrio's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
zotty's review
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Child abuse, and Misogyny
_maddsharks_'s review against another edition
3.75
Really good, loved the first two essays, but then the pace really slowed down. There were some amazing and v juicy lines, but overall was just an ok read for me!
vaeryy's review against another edition
5.0
incredibly thought-provoking essays, with a writing style i can only describe as 'the healthiest and most fascinating marriage of poetry and prose'. siri hustvedt stan right here.
vivacissimx's review against another edition
5.0
got suddenly serious about psychoanalysis at the end, but i admit i did fall in love with the author while reading
rhona123's review
reflective
4.25
As with all essay collections, not every piece struck me but those that did were phenomenal.
Hustvedt's interrogation of misogyny through the dual framework of genetics and psychoanalysis was a fresh examination of a an ever-growing issue in modern society.
Hustvedt's interrogation of misogyny through the dual framework of genetics and psychoanalysis was a fresh examination of a an ever-growing issue in modern society.