Wordslut by Amanda Montell
Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language is very beginner-friendly. The writing is fine, and the topic interesting, but as I didn’t find Montell’s sense of humour particularly amusing, some of it fell flat for me.
Fluffier, and less rigorous than expected, it felt more of a primer rather than something to read if you’ve previously had more than a passing interest in the topic.
I’m a feminist, and I love words, but this wasn’t as fun or as illuminating as I’d hoped. Excellent for those who are just dipping their toes into the subject, however. ★★★☆☆