alishamegan's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Difficult at times, absolutely necessary all the time. I related to a lot here. Great essays that brought something fresh to someone intermediately versed in feminist theories but intensely approachable to any reader. The further reading and references also add a great deal so you get something different than just the author's voice as well as a great launching pad into other literature discussing related themes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual violence, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
Minor: Alcohol, Classism, Alcoholism, Genocide, and Injury/Injury detail
janiswong's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
I really enjoyed reading this book after many positive reviews of Tolentino's writing. The short pieces brilliantly marry millennial culture with personal experiences that is contextualised to resonate with the audience. I particularly enjoyed Ecstasy for its clever interwoven stories and The Story of a Generation in Seven Scams that narrates how scandals in capitalism have shaped our society.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Drug use
dash's review
informative
reflective
medium-paced
2.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, and Toxic relationship
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