Are Men Necessary? - Maureen Dowd
To start, Are Men Necessary does not answer, or attempt to answer to any serious degree, the question it asks. This question is used mainly as a teaser that would get your attention to the book. Even though it does not address the main subject comprehensively, I did find this book enjoyable to read, and do not regret having read it.
The biggest weakness I found in this book is the way it is unorganized. The author jumps around between different subjects, coming back to some of them multiple times, and this can be confusing. Additionally, the book contained a lot of strong opinions and claims with little or no back up. I do understand that this book does not try to be a scientific book, but I did expect a slightly higher standard anyway.
It is very obvious that the author of this book is a journalist; each unit of text on its own is a really nice read. However, I have to admit that I got confused, and could not discern what political views this author holds; she comes out differently in different contexts.
I found the parts where she discussed her visit to Saudi Arabia and her opinions very interesting. I wish that some people could read some of this text and see how hypocritical our culture can be, and how it is viewed from the outside.
The author also includes a section where she discusses in biological terms the expected demise of the male gender. I did take this section lightly, but I also find it really interesting and at some points, hilarious.
This book is a fun read, and is worth the time I spent reading it, but don’t expect a masterpiece.
Poll Are Men Necessary? – Maureen Dowd
The biggest weakness I found in this book is the way it is unorganized. The author jumps around between different subjects, coming back to some of them multiple times, and this can be confusing. Additionally, the book contained a lot of strong opinions and claims with little or no back up. I do understand that this book does not try to be a scientific book, but I did expect a slightly higher standard anyway.
It is very obvious that the author of this book is a journalist; each unit of text on its own is a really nice read. However, I have to admit that I got confused, and could not discern what political views this author holds; she comes out differently in different contexts.
I found the parts where she discussed her visit to Saudi Arabia and her opinions very interesting. I wish that some people could read some of this text and see how hypocritical our culture can be, and how it is viewed from the outside.
The author also includes a section where she discusses in biological terms the expected demise of the male gender. I did take this section lightly, but I also find it really interesting and at some points, hilarious.
This book is a fun read, and is worth the time I spent reading it, but don’t expect a masterpiece.
Poll Are Men Necessary? – Maureen Dowd