The Female of the Species — Mindy McGinnis. Edgar Award-winning author Mindy McGinnis delivers a riveting contemporary YA novel that examines rape culture through alternating perspectives. A stunning, unforgettable page-turner. Alex Craft knows how to . · The Female of the Species was a cathartic read. I was often flushed with anger, crying from sadness, or amped up with girl power. It’s a powerful book and one that I’ll be talking about for a long time to come. I’m even tempted to create my next tattoo from the book. · The Female of the Species is a book that makes you think. The ending, too, was good. There were messages woven in that too, and empowerment, even if it was not the way we’re used to seeing it. Because the little things matter, too. Altogether, the writing is really good.4/5.
THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES doesn't shy away from really anything. Whereas some young adult books clean things up a bit for the sake of readers or publishing, Mindy McGinnis chooses to include all of the realistic speech (including swearing, descriptions of sex, and lewd behavior) that other books play down in order to reach a younger audience. About. Mindy McGinnis is the author of multiple novels that span many genres. From historical to fantasy, contemporary to gothic thriller, you can always count on Mindy's books to deliver grit, truth, and an unflinching look at humanity and the world around us. A ninth-generation farmer, Mindy attributes much of her character to growing up on. The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis Ap (WARNING: this book contains heavy topics such as rape culture and extreme violence) Three years ago, when her older sister, Anna, was murdered and the killer walked free, Alex uncaged the language she knows best—the language of violence.
“You see it in all animals - the female of the species is more deadly than the male.” This book is a huge comment on rape culture, slut shaming, females in general and their status in society and the hypocrisy that has been ingrained in us all in some way - and all without feeling forceful or over-the-top. Mindy McGinnis has 22 books on Goodreads with ratings. Mindy McGinnis’s most popular book is The Female of the Species. The Female of the Species is a book that makes you think. The ending, too, was good. There were messages woven in that too, and empowerment, even if it was not the way we’re used to seeing it. Because the little things matter, too. Altogether, the writing is really good.
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