torrie_reads's review against another edition
4.0
Thoughts
This was a really good short introduction to the history of who has been called a witch, slut, and feminism around that.
I am glad it included a chapter on Tituba because she isn't talked about enough. She was an enslaved woman and the first accused during the Salem Witch trials. And honestly, you don't hear about her enough when there are talks of the Salem Witch Trials. But from what I saw in a documentary after they accused her, she was like yeah I am a witch and so are all these other women! She was like if they are going to take me down, I am going to take them down with me! So, more information on her is always appreciated.
I do feel like it could have been more intersectional though.
styx_the_gremlin's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
Even though it's an exploration of the topics rather than an academic work, there's so much to learn from this, and the different aspects and perspectives in the book open up whole new ways of thinking about feminism and the witch archetype.
emilygaynier's review against another edition
4.0
More like a 4.5
A really well researched and good introduction to feminism through the lens of witchcraft
I'm honestly not really sure what I expected from this book, but I loved it. It focuses on how words like Slut, Witch, and Feminist are all things that primarily describe women in a negative light but also about those who are using those words as defining terms and reasons to be proud.
It talks about history (the Salem witch trials, the sacred whore,...), music (Stevie Nicks, Beyonce,...), art and fashion, movies (the Craft, The Witch, The Love Witch,...) and so much more. There's also a lot of interviews with a lot of people who identify with each of these words, along with twitter responses to questions the author asks.
All in all, this book felt very well researched and the bibliography in the back was extensive
A really well researched and good introduction to feminism through the lens of witchcraft
I'm honestly not really sure what I expected from this book, but I loved it. It focuses on how words like Slut, Witch, and Feminist are all things that primarily describe women in a negative light but also about those who are using those words as defining terms and reasons to be proud.
It talks about history (the Salem witch trials, the sacred whore,...), music (Stevie Nicks, Beyonce,...), art and fashion, movies (the Craft, The Witch, The Love Witch,...) and so much more. There's also a lot of interviews with a lot of people who identify with each of these words, along with twitter responses to questions the author asks.
All in all, this book felt very well researched and the bibliography in the back was extensive
caedocyon's review against another edition
1.0
How do you make this stuff boring?
Slim little volume of essays that report history and pop culture with little insight and even less editing.
For ex: 'Emily Tepper says being a slut means "pulling the Patriarchy out of your ass and owning your sexuality without getting arrested or institutionalized."' That seems like a misquote; maybe "being a slut *should be*..."? The entire page this appears on is just the author asking various sex-positive bloggers their definition of "slut" and reprinting without comment.
If you find "70s feminist consciousness raising sessions are just like witches' sabbats!" to be compelling without any elaboration, you'll probably get something out of this book. If that doesn't work for you, skip it.
Slim little volume of essays that report history and pop culture with little insight and even less editing.
For ex: 'Emily Tepper says being a slut means "pulling the Patriarchy out of your ass and owning your sexuality without getting arrested or institutionalized."' That seems like a misquote; maybe "being a slut *should be*..."? The entire page this appears on is just the author asking various sex-positive bloggers their definition of "slut" and reprinting without comment.
If you find "70s feminist consciousness raising sessions are just like witches' sabbats!" to be compelling without any elaboration, you'll probably get something out of this book. If that doesn't work for you, skip it.
jessalyn916's review against another edition
5.0
Super empowering and informative book!! I ended up with a ton of new books on my to read list, an expanded view on all things witchy/slutty/feminist and a burning desire to dance in the moonlight with my black cat.