Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict

10 reviews

kirstencholewa's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, and Antisemitism

mysterymom40's review against another edition

emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death and Sexism

Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Physical abuse

bella_01's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I absolutely adored this book. I feel so sympathetic for Mileva. Regardless of how much she contributed to Albert's work, she was another unfortunate woman who's potential was smushed by a man. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Grief

Minor: Infidelity, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Antisemitism, and Sexual harassment

chelle22's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual content, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Blood, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War

jenna_justi2004's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

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

4.0

This book helped me out of a reading slump. I hate you Albert Einstein. Loved and appreciated the story of Mileva Marić. She deserved so much better.

. Gobsmacked and astonished as the story of the untold in school, Milevan “Mitza” Marić. I’m well aware that most of it is exaggerated and fiction but I’m amazed at the trials and tributes that she has been through until her separation from Albert. Even before meeting him, things weren’t easy. Her intelligence and character never wavered.

Yet he tried to keep her into the mold he saw fit, she was able to escape.

Not too many women are able to do that unscathed, not that she wasn’t. But she was able to make it out alive.

The rage I felt throughout the story about her contribution to the theory of relativity in 1905 and not only not being credited, but being diminished by the man she loved and was there when she told him of her discovery. IN RELATION TO HER LATE DAUGHTER.

She gave up every single part of herself for him. She tried so hard and yet was never able to be enough for him. I’m hoping desperately that it’s not reflecting the true story of Mileva but I don’t know. It might be. Her relationships with the other characters and her sons, and science, the thing that made her so happy and content, she was completely deprived of. It was just so heartbreaking and rewarding to read it.

  I’m glad she got out and I’m sadden that she never got the recognition she deserved. 

Remarkable women, to do what she did in spite of the narcissistic and selfish man who couldn’t handle the fame. Thoughts and prayers to her descendants. 

“You’re a genius at everything but the human heart”

“Albert we may be Ein Stein (one stone), but it has been clear that we are of two hearts” 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Incest, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Violence, Antisemitism, Grief, Religious bigotry, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism

lottie1803's review against another edition

emotional inspiring tense medium-paced

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

4.5

a very interesting look at the wife of Albert Einstein and the erasure of women in academia. a perfect dark academia book which does in fact deal with the struggles women & women with disabilities face in navigating academia—something i am facing myself currently, so it was interesting to see a historical perspective. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Ableism, Child death, and Sexism

katisreading's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book made me SAD and mad. No reflection on the author, entirely based on the story. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

msjk427's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad medium-paced

4.0

This was really good and completely turned some of my thoughts on Albert Einstein on their head. Previously, the first book I'd read of this type was Half Life about Madame Curie. While I enjoyed the science and story of Mitza in this book, the writing didn't entrance me quite as much as Half Life had. However, the story of Mitza was an emotional one and I can relate to both the notion of others taking credit for one's ideas, as well as the notion that sometimes we dim our own lights to appease others. Overall, a good read especially if you enjoy science and/or reading about overlooked historical figures. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death

Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

mamorr's review against another edition

challenging sad tense

I would avoid this book if you've recently had an argument with your partner about the iniquity in your relationship, this will only sharpen that. It's a stark reminder of how much women sacrifice and lose as a result of false, pretty, promises from men. Still, well worth the read, just be prepared.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexism

samanthaxe's review against another edition

3.0

This book was enlightening and interesting, but it was so depressing. It was almost painful to watch what happens to Mileva again and again, and to be faced with such bold rudeness and gaslighting from Einstein. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse and Sexism

Moderate: Child death and Physical abuse