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gem114's review against another edition
funny
informative
slow-paced
2.5
I wish I could rate this book in two parts. The first half was a very interesting memoir about Isabel Allende's life and upbringing. The second half, however, felt like a knock-off of the Vagina Monologues re-written as a textbook. At one point, she even mentioned the Vagina Monologues, and I had to roll my eyes because of how obvious it had been that the monologues inspired much of what she was writing about. I realize that sounds harsh, but it was pretty disappointing compared to the first half of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Rape and Abortion
Minor: Blood, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Medical trauma, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Trafficking, Violence, and War
bobbijopmh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
More of an essay than a book, but it's a lovely, philosophical meandering covering what it means to be a woman; why feminism still matters; what truly matters; what kind of world and future we want; and the life and loves of Isabel Allende.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion and Sexism
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, Gore, and Medical content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Slavery, and Toxic relationship
booksxjournals's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Sexism, Child death, and Fatphobia
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