sarahannkateri's review against another edition
3.0
I like Moran's sense of humor, so the three stars are more because she made me laugh a lot than because I really agreed with what she had to say. Her views on feminism were a bit muddled and contradictory, to be honest, and this was never more apparent than when she spent paragraphs sounding off about how no one who's not a Mom could ever understand how hard it is and so Moms are really tougher than Barack Obama and only Moms can truly multitask, and then in the next chapeter, turned around and said "oh, but I also don't think there's anything motherhood teaches women that they couldn't learn in some other way." Really? Then what were those pages about how much Better and More Moms are than women who haven't had children?
This sort of thing popped up throughout the book. "We should be polite" vs "I should be allowed to bitch about people and they should be able to take it;" "we shouldn't use the word 'fat'" vs Moran casually using the word "retard" on more than one occasion; being a strident feminist vs working a celebrity reporter. I guess what I'm saying is this shouldn't be seen as a beginner's guide to feminism. Instead, it should be seen as a funny memoir by a woman who considers herself a feminist.
This sort of thing popped up throughout the book. "We should be polite" vs "I should be allowed to bitch about people and they should be able to take it;" "we shouldn't use the word 'fat'" vs Moran casually using the word "retard" on more than one occasion; being a strident feminist vs working a celebrity reporter. I guess what I'm saying is this shouldn't be seen as a beginner's guide to feminism. Instead, it should be seen as a funny memoir by a woman who considers herself a feminist.
mbrusalis's review against another edition
3.0
I've never heard of Caitlin Moran before. I picked up this book on a whim because I thought the summary was amusing and because I generally prefer to read non fiction when traveling. I think this is a funny good for the modern woman who isn’t afraid to think about, discuss and read about uncomfortable female issues. Moran gives her opinions on the social norms of female hygiene, and how it is to grew up female. This was a quick, interesting read. Whether or not you agree with her its worth reading just to have another perspective on life.
arieldz17's review against another edition
I did not finish this book. I have spent more time contemplating whether or not I should finish it than it would take me to actually finish it. I cannot get past the insensitive, tone deaf comparisons between feminism and black civil rights, Hiroshima and the Vietnam War's "napalm war". She used the n word and r word, in the audiobook that she narrates, she does not censor the word.
The first two(ish) chapters about the experience of getting her period and learning about masturbation were funny but it either took a turn or I missed it. The few laughs I got were not worth the racism and insensitivity to trauma that far surpasses the oppression of women.
The first two(ish) chapters about the experience of getting her period and learning about masturbation were funny but it either took a turn or I missed it. The few laughs I got were not worth the racism and insensitivity to trauma that far surpasses the oppression of women.
graamcracker's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It made me laugh out loud more than a few times and had some interesting bits to think over. It did have quite a few parts that I disagreed with, as well. I would recommend this book mostly for its humor.
elenatejeda's review
4.0
Considero que leí este libro en un momento adecuado, me divertí mucho sinceramente. No es un libro formal, pareció más una conversación simple pero muy grata.
jmpalm13's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Caitlin Moran's sassy perspective of being a "strident feminist" and the pride she takes in doing such without sounding arrogant.
thepagemasterr's review against another edition
3.0
I think that there are some really great & beautiful moments in this book. Moran has a great way of truly transporting you to her youth. I do have a HUGE problem with her repeated use of the n-word. I don’t care if it’s for a point or purpose, she has no right or true reason to say it when alternatives are available that would still get her point across. In my opinion the last 4 chapters really seal the beauty of this book. Overall, I was decently happy with this read.
jhalloran99's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book filled with intelligent and humorous feminist rant. Caitlin Moran is sharp and witty and highly relatable. I recommend this book to any woman, whether or not you identify as a feminist.