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robinks's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I enjoyed this historical fiction account of a riot grrrl band. I also loved the illustrations and color scheme. It dragged a bit at the end, and it bothers me that it was written by a man.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Vomit, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Body shaming
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Cursing, Violence, Racism, Eating disorder, Blood, and Abortion
Minor: Alcohol, Excrement, and Injury/Injury detail
brogan7's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
3.0
The art in this book is beautiful...the expressions, the body language, the overall look of it.
On the more down-side, I felt I was looking for content in this book...what are the young women angry about? What are they articulating as counter-culture? I think young punk rocker women in the 90s had lots to say, and I wanted a reflection of that in this piece of fiction.
It also disappointed me that the girls were portrayed as essentially without talent...it was about screaming/acting out/daring to perform without enough practice....but I wanted them to be a force to be reckoned with, just as talented, accomplished and rehearsed as the boys.
Ok final point: I was disappointed that the friendship between the girls was not developed...they spent so much time on the love interests and really didn't develop the personalities of the girls.
On the more down-side, I felt I was looking for content in this book...what are the young women angry about? What are they articulating as counter-culture? I think young punk rocker women in the 90s had lots to say, and I wanted a reflection of that in this piece of fiction.
It also disappointed me that the girls were portrayed as essentially without talent...it was about screaming/acting out/daring to perform without enough practice....but I wanted them to be a force to be reckoned with, just as talented, accomplished and rehearsed as the boys.
Ok final point: I was disappointed that the friendship between the girls was not developed...they spent so much time on the love interests and really didn't develop the personalities of the girls.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder and Body shaming
mossybean's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved this book, it made me cry. (That’s always the marking of a good book). I’ve recently gotten into researching the history of punk music and culture, so I read this at the perfect time. An all-girl punk band? Yes please! There was such raw, empowering energy to this story that swept me along right to the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Eating disorder
pleigh02's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, and Fatphobia
Minor: Abortion
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