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siennalambert_'s review against another edition
3.0
Had the potential for impact in 2015 definitely, i think a younger me would have definitely needed this pep talk.
As a young adult now, the ideas are relatively tired, the advice doesn’t critic much about the government/ oppressive structures that put us here in the first place - the book is individualistic and lacks the education to aptly explain the oppressive nature of the patriarchy as a systematic abuse of women, and instead focus’ on the individual (which couldn’t be beneficial to some, just not to myself)
As a young adult now, the ideas are relatively tired, the advice doesn’t critic much about the government/ oppressive structures that put us here in the first place - the book is individualistic and lacks the education to aptly explain the oppressive nature of the patriarchy as a systematic abuse of women, and instead focus’ on the individual (which couldn’t be beneficial to some, just not to myself)
clairey555's review against another edition
3.0
This book has torn me. It is sold as an introduction to feminism for the instagram generation which I would agree with, and obviously empowering young women is always a positive thing. I loved the beginning talking about “not accepting crumbs, you deserve the whole cake” and felt like this was going to be a new favourite. Also the whole self-love vibe is completely up my street.
However. Florence is only 20, and this shows in some ways. Her statement that following more diverse people on Instagram is worth more your time than going to university was coming from someone who has probably never been to university, and could be harmful to young people’s prospects if followed. She makes assumptions about hetero relationships when she acknowledges she has only been in one. That women are expected to do the housework, because she was expected to in her one relationship, and that women are always expected to purchase contraception. Both of these came across as something she has decided is correct for all hetero couples because of her experience; instead of including research she might have done to support her arguments or even her friends experiences being included.
On the whole, a definite positive reading experience, and would recommend to someone constantly in toxic relationships and not looking out for their own best interests. But would hesitate to buy for a young impressionable person.
However. Florence is only 20, and this shows in some ways. Her statement that following more diverse people on Instagram is worth more your time than going to university was coming from someone who has probably never been to university, and could be harmful to young people’s prospects if followed. She makes assumptions about hetero relationships when she acknowledges she has only been in one. That women are expected to do the housework, because she was expected to in her one relationship, and that women are always expected to purchase contraception. Both of these came across as something she has decided is correct for all hetero couples because of her experience; instead of including research she might have done to support her arguments or even her friends experiences being included.
On the whole, a definite positive reading experience, and would recommend to someone constantly in toxic relationships and not looking out for their own best interests. But would hesitate to buy for a young impressionable person.
kashiegoh's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. The self reflection I’ve done is amazing. I’ve realised I’ve gone through things that I’ve brushed under the rug, which I shouldn’t have. A wonderful read
ashlynamsden's review against another edition
3.0
This book was written by a 21 year old out of the UK. I think she targets really important themes I just think it was a little young for me. I think if I had read it at 18 it would have been huge. So I’m sending good energy back to my freshly 18 year old self and recommending this book on to that subgroup.
jaikez's review against another edition
5.0
Ein Muss!! Dieses Buch hat mich wirklich bereichert und meinen Horizont erweitert.