battybookworm's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Fun little peak into Anne Lister’s life. Doesn’t add much beyond the narrative of the show. It was nice to see quotes from the diaries to appreciate Lister’s voice and eccentricities. Also complicates her narrative with politics, which I think is something good to know rather than to gloss over,
Moderate: Racism, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical content, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Death and Religious bigotry
There are sections that discuss political/scientific views of the time that are inherently racist. Also some level of non-consent/questionable consent/mental ability to consent that occur between Lister and Walker.emmaward55's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
A beautiful blend of original diary entries and the factual account of Anne Lister's life, this is a perfect introduction to the lesbian icon of early 1800's Britain.
Graphic: Mental illness, Lesbophobia, and Sexism
Moderate: Excrement, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content
Minor: Death of parent, Animal death, Rape, Alcohol, and Vomit
Re: RapeSpoiler
Anne finds out that someone was pressured into sex, but this is mentioned very briefly and only the once. There are no consequences of this information coming to light.Spoiler
Anne often records her bowel movements and sometimes mentions them if they're relevant to a medical diagnosis.
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