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A review by gbmillar2002
Self Care by Leigh Stein
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book pointed out the irony of white feminism and how it interweaves capitalism, consumerism and the commodification of women's bodies in white centred female 'wellness' spaces.
I enjoyed Stein's use of flipping between POV's, sometimes I find this to be overdone and can force you to sit through unneeded POV's for the sake of filler, however this wasn't the case. Sometimes the descriptions of how consumerist the individuals of the book became a bit overdone in some instances but throughout the vast majority of the book it was ok.
I enjoyed Stein's use of flipping between POV's, sometimes I find this to be overdone and can force you to sit through unneeded POV's for the sake of filler, however this wasn't the case. Sometimes the descriptions of how consumerist the individuals of the book became a bit overdone in some instances but throughout the vast majority of the book it was ok.
Graphic: Sexual assault