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Pourquoi les filles ont mal au ventre?
Pourquoi les filles ont mal au ventre ? est un manifeste féministe qui dénonce les malaises que ressentent les femmes, de l’enfance à l’âge
adulte, dans une société qui ne les ménage pas. Lucile de Pesloüan a écrit ce texte sous forme de fanzine en 2014. Plusieurs centaines
d’exemplaires vendus plus tard, l’ouvrage est édité en livre illustré avec un texte enrichi, appuyé par des illustrations réalistes et saisissantes de Geneviève Darling.
Pourquoi les filles ont mal au ventre ? invite les adolescents à se questionner sur les situations de sexisme que les filles vivent au quotidien.
Le livre sensibilise aux inégalités que subissent les femmes dans le monde, ici ou ailleurs avec des illustrations sans tabou, qui racontent une réalité complexe et hétérogène.
adulte, dans une société qui ne les ménage pas. Lucile de Pesloüan a écrit ce texte sous forme de fanzine en 2014. Plusieurs centaines
d’exemplaires vendus plus tard, l’ouvrage est édité en livre illustré avec un texte enrichi, appuyé par des illustrations réalistes et saisissantes de Geneviève Darling.
Pourquoi les filles ont mal au ventre ? invite les adolescents à se questionner sur les situations de sexisme que les filles vivent au quotidien.
Le livre sensibilise aux inégalités que subissent les femmes dans le monde, ici ou ailleurs avec des illustrations sans tabou, qui racontent une réalité complexe et hétérogène.
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March 19, 2019
I don't know how to rate this one fairly. I love the concept, and I think that there are some points made in the book that could launch some powerful discussions. There are some great stats included, and the material covers a lot of bases.
But I struggle to understand who the appropriate target audience is. For the most part, this really just reads like someone preaching to the choir; those who would pick up this book are likely already well-versed in the material within.
I'd be tempted to want to give this to a girl at about 12 to introduce her to what it means to be female in this world, but I think some of the information might be too mature for many at that age. I'd love to see men and boys reading this, but I think many of them (especially those who need the info the most) might be put off by the tone. This book is unapologetically for girls, and I think that's actually a limitation.
So down the middle I go for this at 3 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Second Story Press for providing me with a DRC of this book.
But I struggle to understand who the appropriate target audience is. For the most part, this really just reads like someone preaching to the choir; those who would pick up this book are likely already well-versed in the material within.
I'd be tempted to want to give this to a girl at about 12 to introduce her to what it means to be female in this world, but I think some of the information might be too mature for many at that age. I'd love to see men and boys reading this, but I think many of them (especially those who need the info the most) might be put off by the tone. This book is unapologetically for girls, and I think that's actually a limitation.
So down the middle I go for this at 3 stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Second Story Press for providing me with a DRC of this book.
February 7, 2020
"Girls are less sick and tired when they are encouraging, supportive, and united in solidarity with one another. It's the best part of feminism."
I think everyone can be included and encouraged to read this book, not just girls.
How wonderful that books like this are being released to create questions, discussions and movements in a forward direction. I think this is a fantastic read for all teens and adults alike!
There is of course more that could be addressed in here, but I'm hoping this will open the door for more...maybe a series?
Thank you NetGalley and Second Story Press for this DRC.
I think everyone can be included and encouraged to read this book, not just girls.
How wonderful that books like this are being released to create questions, discussions and movements in a forward direction. I think this is a fantastic read for all teens and adults alike!
There is of course more that could be addressed in here, but I'm hoping this will open the door for more...maybe a series?
Thank you NetGalley and Second Story Press for this DRC.
November 17, 2018
What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a short, illustrated collection of reasons why feminism is so necessary, and why women are exhausted in this world we live in. It's a great collection that raises plenty of valid points, and I genuinely adored how diverse and intersectional it is; the author and illustrator are both cis white women, and they acknowledge their privileges in this sense, but the book itself focuses frequently on the specific experiences of women of color, indigenous women, queer women, trans women, fat women, and more.
While there is a lot of positive stuff to be said about this little book, I also have to point out the reasons this isn't getting a 5-star review from me:
1. I try never to say art in a graphic novel or illustrated book is bad, because it's all so subjective and I know the illustrator tried hard, but I very strongly dislike this illustration style.
2. There's hardly any mention of women who don't fit the "thin, able-bodied" appearance (regardless of skin color, sexuality, or gender identity)—just one quick panel about how fat women are less likely to be hired, which barely scratches the surface of what life is like for any woman above what society considers her "ideal weight". If the author wanted to be as intersectional as possible and make everyone feel included, as her author's note implies at the end, there should have been a lot more representation of women who don't fit the thin, able-bodied cliches.
3. I can't tell who this book is marketed for. While some of what is discussed feels a little over the heads of the average preteen, much of the phrasing feels very childish and gimmicky to me in the way that a children's book would, so I literally can't begin to guess what age range this book was intended for.
4. Finally, there are just so many missed opportunities here. There's no real talk about how women in politics are treated, or how hard it is for women to get proper healthcare, or how women's mental illness symptoms are so frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, or how women of color get paid even less than white women, or how painfully high the statistics are for trans women being murdered... the list goes on, really. There are just tons of huge issues that could have been discussed if this book had been a little longer or hadn't taken up 95% of each page's space with generic illustrations.
I guess my final word is that I genuinely do appreciate what the author and illustrator tried to do here, but I think they fell very short from the mark and there are a lot of other, similar books that do a much better job than this.
Thank you so much to Second Story Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
While there is a lot of positive stuff to be said about this little book, I also have to point out the reasons this isn't getting a 5-star review from me:
1. I try never to say art in a graphic novel or illustrated book is bad, because it's all so subjective and I know the illustrator tried hard, but I very strongly dislike this illustration style.
2. There's hardly any mention of women who don't fit the "thin, able-bodied" appearance (regardless of skin color, sexuality, or gender identity)—just one quick panel about how fat women are less likely to be hired, which barely scratches the surface of what life is like for any woman above what society considers her "ideal weight". If the author wanted to be as intersectional as possible and make everyone feel included, as her author's note implies at the end, there should have been a lot more representation of women who don't fit the thin, able-bodied cliches.
3. I can't tell who this book is marketed for. While some of what is discussed feels a little over the heads of the average preteen, much of the phrasing feels very childish and gimmicky to me in the way that a children's book would, so I literally can't begin to guess what age range this book was intended for.
4. Finally, there are just so many missed opportunities here. There's no real talk about how women in politics are treated, or how hard it is for women to get proper healthcare, or how women's mental illness symptoms are so frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, or how women of color get paid even less than white women, or how painfully high the statistics are for trans women being murdered... the list goes on, really. There are just tons of huge issues that could have been discussed if this book had been a little longer or hadn't taken up 95% of each page's space with generic illustrations.
I guess my final word is that I genuinely do appreciate what the author and illustrator tried to do here, but I think they fell very short from the mark and there are a lot of other, similar books that do a much better job than this.
Thank you so much to Second Story Press for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
January 3, 2019
A short and crisp illustrated book, you need to throw on the faces of patriarchal and sexist people. I liked this read immensely and although I felt more creativity could have gone into the presentation, I am genuinely moved due to the relatable images and portraits of a woman in this book. It does not matter what your nationality is, you will relate. Thanks to NetGalley for a review copy.
January 10, 2019
Yesssss PREACH IT!!!!!
I got this as a short, illustrated eARC and you really can just sit down and read it all at once.
There is so much feminism power contained in so few pages, it's really incredible!!
I only wish it was longer. There are so many more things that could have been included, especially since the book did such a great job of everything that it did include.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with a review copy! All opinions are my own.
I got this as a short, illustrated eARC and you really can just sit down and read it all at once.
There is so much feminism power contained in so few pages, it's really incredible!!
I only wish it was longer. There are so many more things that could have been included, especially since the book did such a great job of everything that it did include.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with a review copy! All opinions are my own.
March 8, 2019
I love comics like “What Makes Girls Sick and Tired” by Lucile de Pesloüan and Genevieve Darling. I don’t even know what exactly to say about this book, because I just want to quote everything from it.
I love the concept of the comic book. We talk about women’s problems not with confidence, but almost apologetically for giving discomfort to other people just because we want equality. Thankfully, this is already changing and we are becoming fierce. In addition, Lucile de Pesloüan created this “sick and tired” thing and for me it was like enlightenment. I finally understood that I’m really so fucking tired of all problems described in the book. So tired of trying to convince antifeminists that we still don’t have equality. But surprisingly, this sickness and tiredness gave me more strength to change things and to talk about women’s rights louder.
I recommend this comic to everyone. People need to think about problems described in this book. They need to talk about them.
Thank you NetGalley and Second Story Press for this eARC.
I love the concept of the comic book. We talk about women’s problems not with confidence, but almost apologetically for giving discomfort to other people just because we want equality. Thankfully, this is already changing and we are becoming fierce. In addition, Lucile de Pesloüan created this “sick and tired” thing and for me it was like enlightenment. I finally understood that I’m really so fucking tired of all problems described in the book. So tired of trying to convince antifeminists that we still don’t have equality. But surprisingly, this sickness and tiredness gave me more strength to change things and to talk about women’s rights louder.
I recommend this comic to everyone. People need to think about problems described in this book. They need to talk about them.
Thank you NetGalley and Second Story Press for this eARC.
August 8, 2018
Les messages les plus percutants sont souvent les plus simples. Ceux qui sont exprimés dans cet album aux tons gris bleu font mouche, à toutes les pages.
Ici, on s'adresse autant aux adultes qu'aux ados. Ici, toutes les phrases débutent par "Les filles ont mal au ventre parce que". Ce qui suit cette entrée en matière est un exemple de sexisme ordinaire ou flagrant. Stéréotypes sexuels, rapport au corps, violences... Les filles n'ont pas mal à la tête, non : ici on comprend que c'est le viscéral qui fait mal, qui se noue devant les indignités.
La phrase qui m'a plus touchée? "Les filles ont mal au ventre parce que le corps féminin est toujours un enjeu, qu'il soit enfoui sous des tonnes de tissus ou dévoilé." (page 16 du livre numérique)
À déposer sur la table après un souper en famille avec ses ados, pour lire ensemble et pour discuter.
Ici, on s'adresse autant aux adultes qu'aux ados. Ici, toutes les phrases débutent par "Les filles ont mal au ventre parce que". Ce qui suit cette entrée en matière est un exemple de sexisme ordinaire ou flagrant. Stéréotypes sexuels, rapport au corps, violences... Les filles n'ont pas mal à la tête, non : ici on comprend que c'est le viscéral qui fait mal, qui se noue devant les indignités.
La phrase qui m'a plus touchée? "Les filles ont mal au ventre parce que le corps féminin est toujours un enjeu, qu'il soit enfoui sous des tonnes de tissus ou dévoilé." (page 16 du livre numérique)
À déposer sur la table après un souper en famille avec ses ados, pour lire ensemble et pour discuter.
November 14, 2018
The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a lovely little book about feminism and sexism. It definitely is a good way to start and also provoke a conversation/discussion. I found myself agreeing with basically every single example this book gives. The author really did a nice job and I'll definitely check out other stuff by them.
This is a lovely little book about feminism and sexism. It definitely is a good way to start and also provoke a conversation/discussion. I found myself agreeing with basically every single example this book gives. The author really did a nice job and I'll definitely check out other stuff by them.
April 26, 2023
Un bel outils à utiliser avec les jeunes!
Les illustrations sont magnifiques et parlent tellement.
Les illustrations sont magnifiques et parlent tellement.
February 25, 2019
Arc provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
It felt more like a list of things that bother girls collected from Twitter and Tumblr and less like a graphic novel.
The cover's cute though.
It felt more like a list of things that bother girls collected from Twitter and Tumblr and less like a graphic novel.
The cover's cute though.
February 7, 2019
First things first: I received this book through NetGalley
Summary: What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. The graphic novel, illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex.
The book's beginnings as a fanzine shine through in its honesty and directness, confronting the inequalities faced by young women, everyday. And it ends with a line of hope, that with solidarity, girls will hurt less, as they hold each other up with support and encouragement.
My review: I feel like this was just scratching the surface.
I loved it. I truly did. I loved the way the words came together with the illustrations.
But in the end it wasn't anything new. It is still important, don't get me wrong. There are so many things wrong with the world when it comes to how women are treated. And it's super important to talk about it, to not just start this conversation but to keep it going.
I loved it for what it is. I just wish they would have gone a bit more deeper. But there is always the opportunity to make a second part, cause let's be real, this can be a never ending series of books.
Summary: What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. The graphic novel, illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex.
The book's beginnings as a fanzine shine through in its honesty and directness, confronting the inequalities faced by young women, everyday. And it ends with a line of hope, that with solidarity, girls will hurt less, as they hold each other up with support and encouragement.
My review: I feel like this was just scratching the surface.
I loved it. I truly did. I loved the way the words came together with the illustrations.
But in the end it wasn't anything new. It is still important, don't get me wrong. There are so many things wrong with the world when it comes to how women are treated. And it's super important to talk about it, to not just start this conversation but to keep it going.
I loved it for what it is. I just wish they would have gone a bit more deeper. But there is always the opportunity to make a second part, cause let's be real, this can be a never ending series of books.
November 16, 2018
This book was not written for me, well, not the me of almost 60 years of age.
All the concerns and statements I know all to well. They are facts, they are not made up, and they are true for all women.
Women of my age have lived with these truths all our lives.
This book is for the generations to come, for the younger girls and women who might still not know how women are being treated in this world, and will fight like hell to make sure it doesn't continue.
All in all, this is a list of all that is wrong with the patriarchy, and what needs to change. There are no solutions given, just that things need to change.
Sometimes it is necessary to name the problems in order to overcome them. Here is hoping that is the case here.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
All the concerns and statements I know all to well. They are facts, they are not made up, and they are true for all women.
Women of my age have lived with these truths all our lives.
This book is for the generations to come, for the younger girls and women who might still not know how women are being treated in this world, and will fight like hell to make sure it doesn't continue.
All in all, this is a list of all that is wrong with the patriarchy, and what needs to change. There are no solutions given, just that things need to change.
Sometimes it is necessary to name the problems in order to overcome them. Here is hoping that is the case here.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
January 21, 2019
it took me literally five minutes to read this, and i’m not so sure what i think about it. for one, the intentions of the author and illustrator are honorable, and the things they talked about very much need to be talked about more. but their points were also very basic, and although they were important, they weren’t exactly anything new.
the future readers of this comic, i believe, will be just like me: intersectional feminists who are all too aware of the issues presented here. it makes for a redundant book. if this was perhaps more in-depth, or showed real life situations with more nuance instead of taking two lines to talk about very underdiscussed topics.
i’m giving it two stars for the good intentions, but i can’t bring myself to give any more because this book also wasn’t any more than that. it was simply intentions, mentioned but not discussed.
the future readers of this comic, i believe, will be just like me: intersectional feminists who are all too aware of the issues presented here. it makes for a redundant book. if this was perhaps more in-depth, or showed real life situations with more nuance instead of taking two lines to talk about very underdiscussed topics.
i’m giving it two stars for the good intentions, but i can’t bring myself to give any more because this book also wasn’t any more than that. it was simply intentions, mentioned but not discussed.
October 12, 2017
À maintes reprises, je me suis dit « Oh, tellement! » Toutes les réalités décrites dans cet album ne s’appliquent pas à la mienne. C’est là aussi une des forces de l’œuvre. On nous en apprend plus sur la condition des femmes un peu partout à travers le monde. On réalise bien vite que malgré les améliorations qu’on peut voir en Amérique du Nord, il reste encore des croutes à manger pour que l’égalité soit indéniable.
February 1, 2019
I would like to thank NetGalley and Second Story Press for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a valiant effort on talking about the issues not only girls, but also women off all ages are sick and tired of.
This is also an interesting manifesto, however, as the book states, it is written from the point of view of a woman living in a first world country.
My main complaint is that it's too short and goes quickly through how extremely troublesome the current situation in the world really is for women and girls. This manifesto could go much deeper with its arguments and facts, and how nowadays women face extremely serious issues, for example, how violence against women in many developing countries has become an extremely severe, every day alarming problem. Sexual trafficking; forced prostitution and marriage could have been more talked about too.
I would be thrilled to hear about a second volume dedicated to deeper problems of women around the world. Testimonies of women of all countries could contribute to broaden the scope of how terrifyingly worse the problems are.
This book is a valiant effort on talking about the issues not only girls, but also women off all ages are sick and tired of.
This is also an interesting manifesto, however, as the book states, it is written from the point of view of a woman living in a first world country.
My main complaint is that it's too short and goes quickly through how extremely troublesome the current situation in the world really is for women and girls. This manifesto could go much deeper with its arguments and facts, and how nowadays women face extremely serious issues, for example, how violence against women in many developing countries has become an extremely severe, every day alarming problem. Sexual trafficking; forced prostitution and marriage could have been more talked about too.
I would be thrilled to hear about a second volume dedicated to deeper problems of women around the world. Testimonies of women of all countries could contribute to broaden the scope of how terrifyingly worse the problems are.
November 21, 2018
I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
2 Stars. What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a series of cue-card-esque collection of things that girls and women "sick and tired" of. With a very minimalist art design to accompany these pieces of writing, Lucielle De Peslouan lays bare the myriad issues women face today: everything from sexual assault, harassment, to body issues, sexism, misogyny, double standards, wage laws, etc. De Peslouan's short pieces do as they are designed, provoke thought and a great starting basis for conversation about feminism and femininity in today's world,
I was very much impressed with the sheer inclusiveness of this graphic novel, something we see from the very first pages of text, in representing women of different age, ethnicity, color, sexuality, physical ability, etc. Yet, despite my love of the message, much like the art style and writing technique I found De Peslouan's points to be very much simplified. It is not clear who the intended audience is for this kind of writing, although I image it would serve as a guiding tool for getting the conversation started among younger girls. 2 Stars
2 Stars. What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a series of cue-card-esque collection of things that girls and women "sick and tired" of. With a very minimalist art design to accompany these pieces of writing, Lucielle De Peslouan lays bare the myriad issues women face today: everything from sexual assault, harassment, to body issues, sexism, misogyny, double standards, wage laws, etc. De Peslouan's short pieces do as they are designed, provoke thought and a great starting basis for conversation about feminism and femininity in today's world,
I was very much impressed with the sheer inclusiveness of this graphic novel, something we see from the very first pages of text, in representing women of different age, ethnicity, color, sexuality, physical ability, etc. Yet, despite my love of the message, much like the art style and writing technique I found De Peslouan's points to be very much simplified. It is not clear who the intended audience is for this kind of writing, although I image it would serve as a guiding tool for getting the conversation started among younger girls. 2 Stars
March 26, 2018
Lecture obligée. Excellente lecture féministe.
January 6, 2019
(ARC) A big mood. A painfully heart-wrenching honest mood. A book about the honesty of being a women. A book about diversity. A book everyone should read. A book that makes me even prouder to be a feminist. A book that motivates change.
December 17, 2018
This was a quick read and while I wished it lasted longer, I was extremely happy with what was offered in 48 pages. What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a collection of single paragraphs or lines that identify the annoying societal issues or the norms that can resonate with every woman. Whether it's about paying more like a tax on products that are being sold at a less amount for the opposite gender, or about being paid less in the same workplace position. Not only this, there are some highlights like a statistic that was projected:
Overall, it was a really good read especially with the illustrations because they are totally what I love to see. Though, the collection could've been a little better with more points and maybe a few more details.
Girls are sick and tired of knowing that globally women between the ages of 15 and 44 are more likely to die of rape and violence than cancer, car accidents, war and malaria combined.
Overall, it was a really good read especially with the illustrations because they are totally what I love to see. Though, the collection could've been a little better with more points and maybe a few more details.
Disclaimer: I received a digital copy of this via Netgalley but that, in no way, influences my rating and/or thoughts on it!
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February 25, 2019
I recieved a digital arc of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review!
I was really excited about this. A graphic novel about feminism? Yes please! But the experience was kind of a disappointment. As far as feminist books go, I have read better. While I really enjoyed the artwork so much (seriously it was the best thing about this book and so stunning in its simplicity) and the effortless diversity it showed, but the text was pretty mediocre. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table, it’s basically just a list that starts out the same way on every page. I dont know what target audience it is, but it a book that tackles subject everyone should be reading and talking and thinking about. However, the unapologetic tone (which made me happy) would probably put off readers who see feminism as angry and hysterical. It’s very repetitive and probably preaching to the coir. I liked the messages of the book about things we need to change in our society and perception of women, but I also did before I read the book.
But what really ended up ruining my reading experience was that the ebook did not load very well on my kindle app. Text got cut of mid-sentence, artwork was pushed around weirdly and it made for a very strange reading experience.
I was really excited about this. A graphic novel about feminism? Yes please! But the experience was kind of a disappointment. As far as feminist books go, I have read better. While I really enjoyed the artwork so much (seriously it was the best thing about this book and so stunning in its simplicity) and the effortless diversity it showed, but the text was pretty mediocre. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table, it’s basically just a list that starts out the same way on every page. I dont know what target audience it is, but it a book that tackles subject everyone should be reading and talking and thinking about. However, the unapologetic tone (which made me happy) would probably put off readers who see feminism as angry and hysterical. It’s very repetitive and probably preaching to the coir. I liked the messages of the book about things we need to change in our society and perception of women, but I also did before I read the book.
But what really ended up ruining my reading experience was that the ebook did not load very well on my kindle app. Text got cut of mid-sentence, artwork was pushed around weirdly and it made for a very strange reading experience.
February 24, 2019
3 stars
A VERY SHORT READ about female stereotype. Some illustrations with written description below.
I totally agree the part where girls are expected to clean up afterwards and wearing push up bras were sexy but when nursing a baby, cover the breast.
Enjoyable short read but nothing I don't know about. Can be read in a few minutes.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review
A VERY SHORT READ about female stereotype. Some illustrations with written description below.
I totally agree the part where girls are expected to clean up afterwards and wearing push up bras were sexy but when nursing a baby, cover the breast.
Enjoyable short read but nothing I don't know about. Can be read in a few minutes.
ARC provided by Publisher in exchange for an honest review
April 10, 2019
Just the tip of the iceberg, but this litany of some of the appalling crap half our population has to put up with on the daily builds a strong sense of outrage and the desire to see change come as quickly as possible.
Found it in the teen graphic novel section of the library, but it is more a picture book that would be appreciated by YA and up.
Found it in the teen graphic novel section of the library, but it is more a picture book that would be appreciated by YA and up.
March 12, 2019
Parfait, indispensable, puissant, poignant, nécessaire. Pas grand chose à dire tellement c’est beau et ça perce le cœur. Foncez sans réfléchir c’est un must read intemporel.
December 31, 2018
This short graphic novel constantly had me nodding and wanting to scream yes. Straight to the point and with illustrations, it approaches why women are feminists. Why we are tired of earning less, of paying more with the pink tax, and why generally, we are tired of men thinking they have a right or a say when it comes to our bodies (big NO).
So overall, this has a nice message, though I definitely wish it had more content.
*Thanks to Edelweiss and the Publisher for the review copy in exchange of an honest review!*
So overall, this has a nice message, though I definitely wish it had more content.
*Thanks to Edelweiss and the Publisher for the review copy in exchange of an honest review!*
March 6, 2019
I requested this book on Netgalley in return for an honest review
I thought it was okay. Simple, but maybe too simple?
I can't really relate to the girls and women who are mentioned in this graphic novel, so maybe that makes it different for me to read it. I do believe that there are still many girls and women out there who are not treated the way they deserve. This graphic novel does make you realize that. So it's definitely an eye-opener, but I think I expected a bit more depth. Enjoyed some of the drawings.
I thought it was okay. Simple, but maybe too simple?
I can't really relate to the girls and women who are mentioned in this graphic novel, so maybe that makes it different for me to read it. I do believe that there are still many girls and women out there who are not treated the way they deserve. This graphic novel does make you realize that. So it's definitely an eye-opener, but I think I expected a bit more depth. Enjoyed some of the drawings.
November 18, 2018
Thanks to the publisher for providing me with this e-ARC!
I enjoyed reading this book and it has a great message, sadly it was quite short. I would have loved to read more, I think it ended a bit abruptly and more details would have been amazing!
Even so, I adored how statistics were included in this book, statistics that were meant to show how much we still need feminism. The book was very diverse and I loved the way the authors were very aware of their privilege and the limits they had on telling some stories.
Overall, it was a really fast read with a great message!
I enjoyed reading this book and it has a great message, sadly it was quite short. I would have loved to read more, I think it ended a bit abruptly and more details would have been amazing!
Even so, I adored how statistics were included in this book, statistics that were meant to show how much we still need feminism. The book was very diverse and I loved the way the authors were very aware of their privilege and the limits they had on telling some stories.
Overall, it was a really fast read with a great message!
June 24, 2020
J’ai trouvé une copie de cet album à 2$ au VdeV. J’étais surexcitée. Je trouve que cette réflexion sur les droits des femmes est importante, personnellement peu des situations présentées s’appliquent à moi, mais j’ai la chance d’être une privilégiée et ce n’est malheureusement pas le cas de toutes les femmes. Je suis donc vraiment heureuse d’avoir ma copie de cet album que je laisserai dans ma classe et qui, je l’espère, amènera mes élèves à prendre conscience de l’importance de la lutte feministe.
March 5, 2018
Un livre riche, plusieurs ouvertures à des discussions, des débats... J’aimerais avoir l’opinion des hommes sur les questionnements que suscitent l’œuvre.
February 21, 2019
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July 31, 2019
When I saw What Makes Girls Sick and Tired by Lucile de Pesloüan and Genevieve Darling, I knew instantly I would need to read it. It was the mightiest of urges, especially as someone that is sick and tired. This light read, that is still very reminiscent of a fanzine, is something I think every uninformed, ignorant person needs to read, and needs to be provided young individuals as a primer to growing up. Using minimalist artwork to accentuate the prose detailing what girls are, of course, sick and tired of, it works as an easy eye-opener for those who might never had time to think about how unfair the world can be.
For young women, it works to validate those feelings we’d get that is uncomfortable but no one ever talks about and we are usually forced to accept as just the way things are. “You should smile more,” “Take it as a compliment,” or my favorite growing up in a latinx household, “It’s your job to cook and clean, because otherwise, how will you get a husband?” Things like that where you feel like it’s wrong but no one else says anything at best, or at worst they tell you it’s normal and you force yourself to swallow it and go along. For young men, it helps them think about what their female friends are forced to endure and hopefully spurs them to take a stand, to demand equal rights and teach ignorant friends why catcalling and harassment is bad (which is a shock that it’s 2019 and we still need to talk about this.)
What I wish we could have seen more of in What Makes Girls Sick and Tired by Lucile de Pesloüan and Genevieve Darling is a few more statistics sprinkled in (goodness, when I saw the stats added toward the end I knew it was a book I needed just to throw at any misogynist who thinks women already have equal rights, or don’t deserve them), and more diversified information. There were a few liners about lesbian and bisexual women, but I would love to see more trans and queer information. More liners on disabled women, women of color. I guess, it was a great appetizer but only whet my appetite for more!
// I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this title. //
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