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Liked It “Interesting read. Not comprehensive or all-inclusive, but still a collection of interesting case studies.” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “I was really let down by this book and ended up skimming through it. I did finish out by reading the out of touch "Letter to Mothers and Daughters" which sealed the deal that this was simply a cry to go back to ways of dating that are not in tune with the way women live their lives. |
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“Interesting read. Not comprehensive or all-inclusive, but still a collection of interesting case studies.”
Justine Burchell wrote this review Wednesday, February 22, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“absolutely loved it!”
Sam wrote this review Wednesday, January 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is not an advice book. Still, as a piece of journalism, it's not bad. If you're looking for what can be done about the hookup culture, this isn't the book, but if you just want to know about the phenomenon, I'd say this is a pretty good place to start.”
Sonja Foust wrote this review Sunday, December 26, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book furthers my confustion as to why people think that they have to choose either a relationship or a career, as if having both together is unthinkable. Both are attainable, making this more of a reflection of the self-centerdness and inflexibility of today's young people rather than their drive to get the most out of life.”
Devan K wrote this review Wednesday, February 17, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I read "Unhooked" in two days. It was--enlightening. Although it's clear that she is anti-hook up pretty much from the outset, Stepp's writing is still sympathetic; she doesn't judge the young women she follows/interviews (college women and high school girls) for any of the choices they make. And she reveals a lot about the hook up culture that I, as a participant and a witness, never quite understood.
Marie wrote this review Sunday, January 3, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
There was a quote from one of the interviewed young women that I keep thinking about: "Your mind and heart don't split down the middle because your physiology connects the two."
The book dissects the hook up culture, the loose definition of the term, how it has replaced "old fashioned" dating, and how parents are unknowingly encouraging it in place of steady/long term relationships.
Be warned, however: the book is written from an (acknowledged) heterosexual viewpoint. But I think it's worth a read even if you don't fall into that category. I can't speak for romantic relationships other than heterosexual ones from my own experience, but it's safe to say that all relationships consist of a power play, and anyone who hooks up has probably been a part of a power play, and therefore might find the issues addressed in this book illuminating and potentially useful.”
“Great book! Stepp really got her subjects to open up to her. It makes you sad for girls of the current generation. I don't agree with every solution she suggests, but she does make some good points.”
Ariana C wrote this review Wednesday, July 22, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Every young woman should read this book.”
Alyssa C wrote this review Wednesday, June 24, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting content, but without a group of young women (and men) to talk over the major themes, it becomes an unsettling commentary on sexual behaviors among young people.”
MJ wrote this review Monday, March 9, 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I was really let down by this book and ended up skimming through it. I did finish out by reading the out of touch "Letter to Mothers and Daughters" which sealed the deal that this was simply a cry to go back to ways of dating that are not in tune with the way women live their lives.
Laura S wrote this review Friday, November 14, 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
I hope that men and women both have respect enough for themselves to not just go around sleeping with strangers, but to say that we as women are responsible to turn a generation of men into courters is absurd.”
