Marie Mergaerts's Reviews > Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People's Business

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The book 'Opinions' by Roxane Gay wasn't an enjoyable read for me. Although I found some topics interesting, it was a slog to get through.
When I first started reading the book, I was excited to explore a new genre. However, I was let down pretty fast. In my opinion, the pieces weren't explained in-depth but only on a surface level. Because of this, it seemed like every essay was just another bad take on the world, where most people, especially the white man, are portrayed as racists and sexists.
Secondly, many of these essays took place a few years ago and aren't as relevant in today's society. For instance, all the essays about the 2016 and 2020 election cycles. While the core topics remain important, I can't help but feel like the essays are slightly dated.
Thirdly, there is also a section about TV and pop icons. Personally, I couldn't care less about this. I found the essays about racism, equality, and even the 'dated' political essays far more interesting.
Lastly, I do want to say that I think it's important to discuss the topics in the book as they form the basis of our society. So, while I didn't enjoy reading it due to the surface-level information, dated essays, and some topics I just don't care about, the core topics are still important.