mare_06's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
such a fun read! really informative and easy to read. the links made to today and pop culture were clever and enlightening to read, to say the least. it offers a new perspective on antiquity, one that's possible to love for women.
it's intersectional as well; queerness and blackness are discussed at lenght and taken into account. plus Morales' writing style is witty and fun to read, despite to more serious topics discussed. absolutely love how many current day events are brought up (like the climate crisis!!)
in general it was very refreshing to read an inclusive view on antiquity, to hear the parts of it that are usually glossed over in classes. it really touched me and made me want to learn more about those times. def recommend it. only reason I gave 4.75 stars is bc I would've liked if it was longer :)
it's intersectional as well; queerness and blackness are discussed at lenght and taken into account. plus Morales' writing style is witty and fun to read, despite to more serious topics discussed. absolutely love how many current day events are brought up (like the climate crisis!!)
in general it was very refreshing to read an inclusive view on antiquity, to hear the parts of it that are usually glossed over in classes. it really touched me and made me want to learn more about those times. def recommend it. only reason I gave 4.75 stars is bc I would've liked if it was longer :)
nicolasvallaey's review against another edition
4.5
Het hoofdstuk over dieet en #metu waren immens goed
kiramydeara's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
lio_clementine's review
dark
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Simplistic but broad-reaching, effective, and charming.
trin_ney18's review
A very interesting read. Not one I'll use for my thesis but it aligns with my summer course very well.
findyourgoldenhour's review against another edition
4.0
A powerful and accessible take on ancient myths through a modern feminist lens. From rape culture to incels, #MeToo to Beyoncé, Morales takes these ancient stories and makes them both relevant and empowering to women today. I am not super familiar with Greek and Roman mythology, and I found this to be a compelling read.
shona22's review against another edition
4.0
This was pop-Classics with a strong Feminist lead - and that's not to say that's a bad thing. I think it's a really important role to offer accessible entries into the discipline for undergrads, the public, and interested nerds outside of university. It wasn't as in-depth as I was expecting but Morales made some great connections across pop culture that I hadn't considered before.
lidiaaa222's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.75