A review by adorableautist
Orientalism by Edward W. Said

challenging funny informative inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

Said's Orientalism is an enduringly relevant and compassionate work, with a writing style that is equal parts dense and charming. Said's wit and academic integrity allow him to engage with his subjects both compassionately and ruthlessly, often critiquing their lack of academic rigor and artistic merit as much as their racism. My only complaint is that the thoroughness and breadth of Said's evidence can sometimes bring the book's pacing to a crawl. This book is mandatory reading for any study of post-colonialism or humanism.