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doublen's review
2.0
As someone who has been very heavily involved in feminist activism and academia for the past 4 years, this was kind of boring. I maybe read the first part in its entirety? And then skimmed the rest. I completely skipped the "Surviving the Sexual Minefield" section since I'm a lesbian and it was based completely on heterosexuality.
In sum: Marcotte tries to be intersectional and appeal to diversity, but basically resorts to discussing straight, able bodied, white women's issues and throws in sprinklings of lesbian issues and issues for women of color. It's like reading a recipe and the issues covered that impact women of color and lesbians were the "add a dash of salt" instructions. She doesn't even touch issues for women with disabilities.
In sum: Marcotte tries to be intersectional and appeal to diversity, but basically resorts to discussing straight, able bodied, white women's issues and throws in sprinklings of lesbian issues and issues for women of color. It's like reading a recipe and the issues covered that impact women of color and lesbians were the "add a dash of salt" instructions. She doesn't even touch issues for women with disabilities.
mkat303's review
3.0
Well, I never got around to reading each and every essay, but it's due back at the library and I can't renew it. Not sure whether or not to give it 2 or 3 stars - wish I could do 2 1/2, maybe.
I did like it. There were some very funny bits. I particularly liked her essay about the "nice guy." (will add in some quotes if/when I have the book in front of me.)
There is some controversy around the book because of the publisher's use of racist Tarzan-like imagery (white woman saving man from dark-skinned savages). From what I recall, the publisher had meant it to be read ironically. (I skimmed a few blogs about this issue several months ago, and don't recall all the details - do a google search if you're interested.)
I did like it. There were some very funny bits. I particularly liked her essay about the "nice guy." (will add in some quotes if/when I have the book in front of me.)
There is some controversy around the book because of the publisher's use of racist Tarzan-like imagery (white woman saving man from dark-skinned savages). From what I recall, the publisher had meant it to be read ironically. (I skimmed a few blogs about this issue several months ago, and don't recall all the details - do a google search if you're interested.)
planetevelyn's review
4.0
Funny lighthearted look at how to approach life in a sexist world. I feel like all tween girls should be given a copy
kaylana's review
3.0
It is funny. Also, the chapters really help highlight various issues in feminism, which is important. But I didn't like her writing style. She used the No True Scotsman Fallacy throughout the whole book. Basically it's her brand of feminism or the highway and you're not a true feminist. I find that behavior abhorrent on so many levels. But hey, that's her and if this type of thinking makes her feel better at night...
leaflibrary's review
3.0
Definitely more of a humorous light read than a survival guide. I appreciate the variety of subjects, but I would rather read a manual (or manifesto!) with practical advice and more diverse issues. This felt very basic, broad, and overly focused on being funny.
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