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The Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler

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pobi's review against another edition

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3.0

I KNOW this is a classic and has done real good in the world etc, but as a reading experience it was eh. I think seeing it performed would probably be awesome though. Maybe not enjoying it that much means I'm not a liberated enough person tho ahah

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lilygr's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-paced

4.5

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patriciapfreitas's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

It is hard to rate this book since it is the experiences of women and how do you rate that? However, I did not like the format of the book, I think it made it confusing at times.

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itsjustbethg's review against another edition

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challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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erica_reads_things's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.75

Despite some social elements of the foundation of this play being a bit outdated, this is still a really great read. I would highly recommend specifically reading the 20th Anniversary edition, as it has some wonderful additional history information as well as more inclusive language and frameworks in the additions.
The actual monologues within the play are so so well done, heartbreaking, empowering. Sadly I feel this is still a must read, even 20 years later.

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shewantsthediction's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional informative reflective fast-paced

4.0

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skeptic_hecate's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

A very important piece for its time that is still very powerful these days. I did find some trouble with the pacing, I believe it is better to watch the play on stage rather than just read it.

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leahlovesloslibros's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

I saw a stage performance of The Vagina Monologues when I was in college and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. Reading it brought back fond memories of that time, and one of the first times I was able to claim the term "feminist" for myself. It was an eye-opening experience for me, and I love reflecting on the growth I've made since then.

Eve Ensler has compiled a raw, unfiltered collection of essays from women of all walks of life, worldwide. To hear their stories is heartbreaking, angering, and empowering. The movement that she started has expanded into something that I don't think she ever would have imagined, and has taken the world by storm.

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j_han42's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

The actually monologues were good, an interesting look into feminism 20 years ago. The bits at the end about the extent of the vday project were the most interesting

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kens_'s review against another edition

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Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

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