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This nonfiction is a mix between feminist literary criticism of classical Greek/Roman myths, memoir, and cultural criticism of gender in post-Trump America. That mix might not work for some, but it worked for me. I found it relatable and incisive (the chapter on embodiedness especially so as a chronically ill woman) and occasionally moving (what it would be to live without shame).

I was drawn to the idea of reclaiming/reframing what it means to be a woman classed as a monster. The concept of this book is great although I found the execution weak in parts. Still worth the read.

Meh. Possibly this books biggest failure is its misleading title that led me-- and likely others-- to this it would be more mythology and less memoir / essay. It the latter and that's fine just not what I was looking for. Zimmerman made some interesting points but not enough for a books worth, which led to a lot of the same points being made repeatedly.

.5/5⭐ I'm so disappointed.

This book is a rambling, repetitive mess of justified anger but no action. The author constantly reminds you 1) that she's “ugly“ and “fat“ and 2) about things she's already established (yes, you already said it was Athena who cursed Medusa; you don't need to state so in a parenthetical every time you mention Athena's name). (cont'd in comments)

This is the Instacart order of a book: Not bad but not what I asked for 🤷🏾‍♀️

My #bookhaul from my field trip to Nowhere Bookshop. I‘m so excited about all of these 🤩

I am posting one book per day from my to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new - don‘t judge me I have a lot of books.
Join the fun if you want. This is day 207.
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Wonderful!!!!

Between starting my new job and getting my first COVID vaccine shot, I did not accomplish my #AwesomeApril readathon goals, BUT I did have a great first week, bought 7 books, and had minimal side effects to the dose. Treating myself to sushi and a Starbucks drink and reading outside feels like the perfect way to end my weekend before going back to the real world.

This book feels like a different genre. Sort of a non-fiction/ memoir where the author uses female monsters from Greek mythology as a lens to show how women are treated as monsters (mostly by men) and how women should embrace these monstrosities within us. I mostly found myself nodding in agreement with the author especially as the book moved into subjects such as angry women and domestic details. I only questioned the women getting 👇

Listened to this today and LOVED it - awesomely feminist and gave me fresh food for thought. Jess Zimmerman tackles some hard topics regarding women and women‘s rights within the framework of mythology and monsters.

https://wellreadneck.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/women-and-other-monsters-building-...

The author is talking about her personal experiences and her issues with sex and eating disorders.

Beauty is a cheat code..

Waiting at my gf doctor appointment, I saw this quote in my new book, “in a society centered on the male citizen, the feminization of monsters served to demonize women.”

I‘ve been loving the recent trend of researched non fiction/personal memoir mash ups. This one is excellent and empowering. #ARC #Edelweiss