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Didn’t Like It “When I first read this book I loved it and was swept away by the talent of her writing, and also accepted the beliefs about female circumcision portrayed in the novel. But then I visited West Africa and spoke with some African women about their feelings towards non-African views of their lives. ...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“This is an incredible book. Thought and emotion provoking.”
Michele C wrote this review 11 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“super awesome, emotional, honest, depressing and uplifting”
cinto b wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“the characters are interesting & frequently frustrating much like friends & family in real life! the subject matter is so disturbing that it actually makes me a bit angry while reading... this book definitely treats the various points of view with some respect yet there is no mistaking what ms.walker's feels about it all... i do wonder how accurate the facts are? seems like the author has such an agenda that she possibly exaggerates in order to drive her points home”
sundaytatu wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another incredible book by Alice Walker. ”
Mary L wrote this review Tuesday, November 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“very interesting book... about misogyny”
Althea H wrote this review Sunday, August 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It was a compelling read, but not that enjoyable.”
Tracey S wrote this review Wednesday, July 29 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“disturbing and beautiful
Cassie G wrote this review Saturday, July 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
political, social”“When I first read this book I loved it and was swept away by the talent of her writing, and also accepted the beliefs about female circumcision portrayed in the novel. But then I visited West Africa and spoke with some African women about their feelings towards non-African views of their lives. Many African woman scholars are offended by Walker's portrayal of female circumcision and the quality of life in general presented in the book and other forms of American media. I felt very humbled by this, and realized that there is probably some unintended arrogance in the attitude present in Walker's book, and in my own reaction to these types of practices. In general what is portrayed about Africa in books and other types of media is mostly negative. Very little effort is made to understand and show the progressive, positive elements of African life in all types of media. Right or wrong, the practice of female circumcision in any country is very complex, and should be treated by an outsider as a very sensitive issue. I came back from my trip convinced that instead of learning something new I had unlearned some preconceived notions of my own.”
Kathleen D wrote this review Sunday, October 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Another one of my favorite. Details the terror of female circumsion. Difficult to read because of the emotion, but definitley worth it for me.”
Andria C wrote this review Wednesday, September 10 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
