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bookboi_69420's review against another edition
4.25
Great. Gets a bit homophobic at one point but what can ya do
lovingkire's review against another edition
3.0
Another in-depth coming, brain-dead.
“He’s an idealist, they’ll say. Not at all; it’s the others who are the scumbags.”All right, apart from things that can be criticized, I just want to mention some in the concluding chapter which sounds so optimistic and idealistic.
“I find myself one day in the world, and I acknowledge one right for myself: the right to demand human behavior from the other.
And one duty: the duty never to let my decisions renounce my freedom.”
omemiserum's review against another edition
4.0
Incredible book that I think is a must-read - really heavily delves into some of the deep psychological implications of racism and colonialism, and has some passages that will probably stick with me forever. I don't necessarily agree with every point made, there are definitely contentious aspects, and some of the psychoanalysis (and homophobia) is always slightly questionable to me, hence the four stars (regarding the latter point mainly... complete concurrence is not a prerequisite for a 5-star review of mine, lol). Nevertheless, has undoubtedly been extremely influential, on the front of race and phenomenology for one, which I have been delving into a bit recently.
Perhaps will write a more detailed review later, but overall, excellent, harrowing, and insightful.
Perhaps will write a more detailed review later, but overall, excellent, harrowing, and insightful.
pangnaolin's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
It's hard to rate this book, because it was such an incredibly grueling and tiring read, but the thoughts Fanon brought to the table were obviously incredibly important. It's interesting to think about how these ideas have been disseminated into other theories, frameworks, etc before I've ever read them as their own concept, but it was definitely worth reading on its own, too.
I have to say, though, that although I can absolutely see how this was incredibly important for its time, it feels like it's filled with information most people educated on topics of race, gender, colonialism, and intersectionality have already come to understand, and I feel like there were some moments of homophobia and misogyny that kind of shocked me back into life, too.
I'm not sure. It definitely has some really solid ideas that were explored in an interesting way, and the structure and anecdotes were easy to follow, but I also feel like it's just a bit outdated in some ways. It's obviously a good and important read, especially if you're looking to understand history, but if you're looking to understand the role of race in relationships in today's society, I feel like there's probably a better book for you out there.
I have to say, though, that although I can absolutely see how this was incredibly important for its time, it feels like it's filled with information most people educated on topics of race, gender, colonialism, and intersectionality have already come to understand, and I feel like there were some moments of homophobia and misogyny that kind of shocked me back into life, too.
I'm not sure. It definitely has some really solid ideas that were explored in an interesting way, and the structure and anecdotes were easy to follow, but I also feel like it's just a bit outdated in some ways. It's obviously a good and important read, especially if you're looking to understand history, but if you're looking to understand the role of race in relationships in today's society, I feel like there's probably a better book for you out there.
kayak's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Ableism and Homophobia
awoodward1's review against another edition
3.0
Would have rated this higher were it not for the ingrained misogyny and homophobia. Particularly disliked the chapter on 'The Woman of Colour and the White Man'. There are moments of real clarity of thought and it's worth the read for these. But wild extrapolations from personal experience, or particular medical case studies, fell flat for me. I was surprised not to find more modern critiques. Dusty's review on Goodreads pretty accurately reflects my views and perhaps those of many 21st century readers.