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readingis4me's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a look at how women are affected by society and expectations. This is so depressing because it just reminds me of how everything is falling apart right now in America especially, but also all around the globe. Sexism and discrimination have ruined the lives of every single woman and that we don't know how to deal with everything because we are conditioned to just accept harassment and everyday stressors. Chemaly argues that women have to utilize the rage which comes from being ignored to take charge and fight back.
zbmorgan's review against another edition
4.0
Yes, this is considered one of the first works of detective fiction, and it is Poe, so descriiptions of the victims are pretty gory, especially considering when it was written. The real surprise here though is that Poe was doing something new with his murderer that wasn't even breaking the mold because no mold had been invented yet. Dupin is not as interesting as Holmes, but with time, he may have been.
colleen_lena_taz205's review against another edition
challenging
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Very wordy , had the story spoiled so maybe I would have enjoyed it more if I did not know the main twist.
gemmapulley's review against another edition
3.0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPX9b3Vtz0I&pp=ygUKbW1tIG1vbmtleQ%3D%3D
fatemah_k's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.25
deepat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
The deduction style is very Sherlock Holmes -ish. The tale is a gory one, too. I certainly did not expect a culprit as exotic as this. The story was short - that was a bonus. But the style of writing was very strange, almost boring. Nonetheless, I’m glad I read this one. Definitely a must read.
call_me_al's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
3.5