“I could not give Wally or her #contemporary agency, but what I could do was portray her as resilient, clever, loving, courageous, resourceful, and #funny. For me, even though it was a story of a fictitious character from #literature & a cast of #historical figures, Anima Rising became Wally‘s book. For me, her memory has been a blessing.”
-Moore
#feminism #revenge #satire #art #uncommon #gothic
pickIt‘s a clever book swaying under the mentorship of Lady Atwood. I really enjoyed the characters but am not sure women would, as they do in the end here, fall into the “power” trap that is associated with “toxic” masculinity… but looking into the opposite mirror was all the fun of this book, and chillingly well done.
pickThis is somewhat outdated because it was published before the Gates‘ divorce, Melinda isn‘t running the foundation anymore but has her own.
Still interesting though. Gates narrates the audiobook. She talks about women‘s issues, how her foundation is trying to solve problems globally (like birth control to help with family planning), & tells some of her personal stories. Liked hearing about the work she does to give people more opportunities. 👇
pickThis book specifically talks about (imp) trials in history where someone was accused of being a "witch", why they were accused, who accused them, and what was at stake. We get to see how accusers conflated this idea of being a "witch" with religious beliefs involving the devil, as a way to really people to their side (bc oh no, the devil).
But my fav part was the contemporary section. I think that part brought things into perspective #feminism
I‘m reading this for #authoramonth but tried to read another book of hers a while ago. #sundayfunday
20% in and this reads like butter… the role reversal is on point with the world‘s increasing masculinity- love how alderman leans into events taking them to the furthest, rather than backing down for reader comfort.
My worst book of June was a few books, but I‘m labeling this as the worst because I was hoping for something more or maybe growth. The rape and instead of equality it went 360 where men were now under women. As a woman I want equality, but I also have a son I want to see succeed in this world. This book felt too real with a lot of the crazy we are seeing, and I wish we could find a balance. 😓
pickClassicist Mary Beard explores how powerful women have been treated throughout history. 4⭐️
