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In the tenth book in the best-selling lesbiancomic series that has become an internationaltreasure, Mo, Clarice, Lois, Sparrow and Tonisquare off on questions of idealism, violence,compassion, patriotism and dissent. As they hashout their ideological differences, ablack-and-white world takes on surprisinglyvariegated shades of grey. Syndicated worldwideand in Diva magazine, this newest addition to theseries is guaranteed to take the UK lesbiancommunity by storm.
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I picked this little book of cartoons up while foraging through the second-hand section of the University Bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin. The title was just irresistible! If anything, I found the short Introduction even more provocative, with its explanation that lesbianism is not just about sex but "a worldview, an entire logical system in which homophobia was inextricably linked to sexism and racism and militarism and classism and imperialism. And a few others things. And the beauty of it was this: that in order to address any one of these problems, we had to address them all". Suddenly I found myself immersed in a world of tofu, lemongrass, sandals, protests, and no-longer-so-young women seeking earnestly after truth. If you are a died-in-the-wool conservative, part of the patriarchal oppression mechanism, or just humourless you probably won't like this book - indeed, it may make you snarl with frustrated rage. On the other hand, if you have an open mind you will certainly find yourself laughing out loud over and over. It's clever, well-drawn, intelligent, passionate, and compassionate too. Highly recommended by this happily-married husband and father.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
As always, Bechdel's got the Zeitgeist's pulse!
17 Mar 2004
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Watching a cartoonist mature over the course of a career can be a real joy, and that's certainly been my experience with Alison Bechdel's most recent "Dykes to Watch Out For" collection. To my mind, it's a real shame that her work isn't syndicated on the comics page of general-circulation newspapers. Calling her work only of interest to the GLBT community means that a lot of folks are missing out on her real-life characters, fascinating plot twists, deft artwork, and wry interpretation of current affairs.
This straightbag het housewife says, Alison forever!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Not just for dykes, feminists, and liberals!
8 Nov 2003
Format:Paperback
Hilarious, true-to-life comic strips for any human, not just dykes or feminists or liberals: Clarice and Toni are trying to raise their six-year-old son and find their sex life again; Ginger's dog is nearing the end of her life; English lit professor Sydney does what she can to try to get tenure; Jezanna is struggling with her independent bookstore Madwimmin and with menopause and with her elderly father; and Mo wonders if her life shouldn't be more than clerking at a bookstore that could go out of business any day.
Go to your favorite indie bookstore, read a few panels, and try to not laugh too loud, then buy it.Or trust me and the editorial reviews and buy it here! Buy 'em all (this is #10, but there are good introductions so you don't have to read them in order). After you're done smirking and giggling, they'll give you plenty to think about. Alison Bechdel is a goddess.
Kimberly Borrowdale
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Brilliant, amusing, civilising...
17 Nov 2010
Format:Paperback
I picked this little book of cartoons up while foraging through the second-hand section of the University Bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin. The title was just irresistible! If anything, I found the short Introduction even more provocative, with its explanation that lesbianism is not just about sex but "a worldview, an entire logical system in which homophobia was inextricably linked to sexism and racism and militarism and classism and imperialism. And a few others things. And the beauty of it was this: that in order to address any one of these problems, we had to address them all". Suddenly I found myself immersed in a world of tofu, lemongrass, sandals, protests, and no-longer-so-young women seeking earnestly after truth. If you are a died-in-the-wool conservative, part of the patriarchal oppression mechanism, or just humourless you probably won't like this book - indeed, it may make you snarl with frustrated rage. On the other hand, if you have an open mind you will certainly find yourself laughing out loud over and over. It's clever, well-drawn, intelligent, passionate, and compassionate too. Highly recommended by this happily-married husband and father.
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