Study Guide

Justice by Michael J. Sandel

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Study Guide (Paperback, 2019, Independently published)

Paperback, 66 pages

Published Sept. 20, 2019 by Independently published.

ISBN:
9781694618009

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4 stars (134 reviews)

51 editions

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

EDIT: I just learned that the author is a TERF, as such I can't recommend this book or suggest supporting her work. I'll leave my original, uninformed review below.

A feminist speculative short story ironically featuring two men as the protagonists. The plot examines the lives, thoughts, actions, and interactions of these two old friends as they spend a day together navigating a heteromatriarchal world that is just as oppressive as our current heteropatriarchal one.

The role reversal at the center of the story does a magnificent job of bringing forth both the banal and extreme forms of repression and alienation that manifest under heteropatriarchy. But as during the course of the story, these events are experienced by men, the oppressively mundane suddenly becomes the outrageously absurd. As a cis male, I found this story engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring of reflection. I agree with those who say the ending could …

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

This book, the sixth in the Beth Haldane series, answers some questions about Beth’s past. It’s a bit different from the previous books in the series, with multiple murders and attempted murders over a fairly lengthy period of time.

And I had to laugh, because the game of bridge features prominently and I really related to Beth, who absolutely didn’t want to learn to play but finally did to please her difficult mother. In my case, it was a grandmother I never got along with who tried to teach me, and against whom I completely rebelled. That was probably 55 years ago, and to this day I refuse to learn. Families can do that to you. . .

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

Note:
I read the audiobook format of this book, so my review is based from that.

Well, here goes and my apologies to the author in advance.

This story was just beyond words and not of the take my breath away kind. It's more like the I'm speechless because I have no idea what to say regarding this book.

Spoiler moment:
The plot of this story was just so unbelievable in so many ways. Like seriously, your ass is unconscious and buried in sand, so how are you going to all of a sudden get up and be able to stock the people that hurt you. Like I get some stories have some, WTH, moments that leave you shaking your head or wondering what the heck will happen next, but things just get worse from here.

Now granted there are some that definitely like this story, but I definitely am …

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

The anthropomorphism is also very hard for me to took past. While I initially decided to read the book looking for poetic analogy between trees and humans, I was disappointed to find that the author rather tries to explain natural processes using analogy. This provides no new insight into the nature of humans or trees. Rather, it simplifies research for a much more capable audience.
In all, i feel that this book covers a fascinating and important field of enquiry using an inappropriate technique.

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

My thanks to Crystal Lake Publishing - I read this as an advance copy.

The book pulled me in quickly. I haven't been in high school in a good many years, but social outcast feelings learned in that environment tend to stick around as memories - and I thought the story did a good job of reinforcing those memories. I developed fast empathy for the POV character (Jeff) and his plight at not only appearing wildly different from all of his fellow students, but also going through physical changes that seemed sure to drive an even larger wedge between him and them.

The first half of the story builds a compelling story: a social outcast bullied for his appearance, the discovery of an ally, budding romantic feelings - all things that add up to good YA fiction. The second half shifts everything into high gear, and characters feel as if …

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

As a horror lover and frequent reader of historical fiction nothing could pique my interest quicker than a story of witchcraft in the 1700s. It brought to mind the Witch movie by Robert Eggers in that Isabella was not a witch when she was accused and tortured. What she was, was desperate. What wouldn't we do to keep a loved one healthy for a little bit longer? Isabella was desperate to keep her father among the living. She was desperate to be free of an unwanted marriage to a vile and foul excuse for a man. It seems the good and godly people of Blackfriar see nothing wrong in bearing false witness against her, as long as it serves their purpose. When her friends and neighbors turned their backs on her, she found acceptance elsewhere. Together with the Lady of the Hill she will seek her revenge on those who …

Review of 'Study Guide' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

Wonderful.

This broad class of book (folk navigating polite society with a world history backdrop) is not something I typically reach for. I came for Towles though, whose [b:You Have Arrived at Your Destination|49665863|You Have Arrived at Your Destination|Amor Towles|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1563468097l/49665863.SX50_SY75.jpg|72182622] was my favorite entry in Blake Crouch's Forward Collection. In his notes about the collection, Crouch gushed about Towles in general and this book in particular. The praise is all well-deserved: the writing is excellent, the characters beautifully drawn. There are memorable/quotable lines overflowing from this book, and little risk of an idle highlighter.

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