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onewoman_bookclub's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Genocide, Violence, and War
junglejelly's review against another edition
4.25
I found the writing engaging and very easy to follow. I did find myself having to search for further information elsewhere to fully understand what was being talked/written about.
The first half of the book was probably the best with a great introduction by Ilan, and the recorded conversations (which were my favourite part of the book).
The second half felt a bit tacked on with essays which repeated topics already explored several times.
Overall a good and engaging book.
Graphic: Genocide, Xenophobia, Colonisation, and War
Moderate: Racism
booknerderika's review against another edition
4.75
One reason, among many, that I appreciated the dialogue in this book was because of the insight that Ilan Pappé brought to the discussion. I think it is important to hear from former zionists because they can explain the mindset of the Israeli zionists from first-hand experience.
One part in particular that has stuck with me is in regards to the comparison of Palestine/Israel to South Africa. It was mentioned that Israelis don't need Palestinians the same way that white South Africans needed black South Africans, which makes this issue so much more extreme. I had not considered that, but it makes so much sense when looking at the way Israel has treated the Palestinians, especially those in Gaza.
This also helped shed light on the nature of the Israeli government by showing their continued pattern of disregarding ceasefire agreements.
It's sad that this has been going on for so long and also frustrating that the US is continuing to contribute to the Israeli apartheid by funding and supporting it. It's also disgustingly appalling to see how Israel committed and continues to commit war crimes against Palestine with no repercussions.
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, and Hate crime
Moderate: Racism, Violence, and War
Minor: Child death, Death, and Murder
bunbobabe's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Genocide, Racism, Violence, Islamophobia, Colonisation, and War
katharina90's review against another edition
4.5
The essays at the back mirror bits of the previous conversation. This might feel repetitive to some, but I think the essays add to the transcript.
It definitely helps to have at least a foundational understanding before diving into this book. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it as a primer for anyone who is new to the topic. Although, if you started with the essays before reading the transcript, that might work.
Moderate: Racism and Colonisation
Minor: Death, Genocide, and War
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
This provides very helpful context on the reality of Palestine under Israeli occupation. It was an accessible read for me on a very important topic & I highly recommend it if you need to be further disillusioned of the propaganda that we have been force-fed in Western media and history books.
FREE PALESTINE! 🇵🇸🍉🙏🏽
Graphic: Confinement, Genocide, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Police brutality, Islamophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Murder, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
readingwithkaitlyn's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Religious bigotry, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, War, and Injury/Injury detail
dmathuna's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Genocide, Racism, Religious bigotry, and War
Minor: Murder
sarah_ag_leamh's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Child death, Genocide, Violence, and War