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Revolutionary Hope: A Conversation Between James Baldwin and Audre Lorde by James Baldwin, Audre Lorde
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Violence, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
Minor: Racism, Police brutality, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement by Angela Y. Davis
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
4.25
It’s a collection of speeches from 2013-2015 so there was a lot of repetition of topics and anecdotes. If you are already a year into radical leftist activism, much of what’s said will feel familiar. There were a couple moments of impressive facts presented where I wanted more sources provided, though I appreciate this was a speech transcript. But even some added footnotes would have been nice. I could hear an imagined someone wanting to pick apart a fact by saying where did she get such and such historical evidence.
Overall, I came away from the book with a better grasp of how Palestine, Black liberation and indigenous justice are interrelated.
Overall, I came away from the book with a better grasp of how Palestine, Black liberation and indigenous justice are interrelated.
Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction by Malcolm Gaskill
challenging
informative
medium-paced
2.0
I listened to the audiobook and unfortunately did not enjoy the voice of the narrator so this likely impacted my experience. There were too many subtle tones of Western white supremacy and academic imperialism for me to fully feel comfortable with the author's analysis and relaying of historical documents. All books are political; ones that claim to take a neutral point of view of history often, even if unintentionally, reinforce the status quo and oppressive systems.
Circe by Madeline Miller
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I appreciated the escapism this book let me slip into
The Summer Book by Tove Jansson
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 14%.
ran out of time on library loan
Autumn by Ali Smith
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Well now I want to read more Ali Smith
Poor Folk by Fyodor Dostoevsky
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Sometimes the writing style really sang but my god was the overall narrative deeeeeeepressing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Child death and Sexual harassment
Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction by Alex Prichard
challenging
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
Some passages were difficult to understand but overall a very helpful primer that pointed to many perspectives and new avenues to do further reading on.
I read the ebook from my library and would like to purchase a physical copy to keep on hand for referring back to key arguments.
I read the ebook from my library and would like to purchase a physical copy to keep on hand for referring back to key arguments.