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A review by kailey_luminouslibro
Goblin Mode: How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck by McKayla Coyle
slow-paced
0.25
Only 13 pages in, the author said that "goblins" are found among the LGBTQ+ community, among artists, introverts, nature lovers, etc... and are noted for being anti-capitalist.
I don't get this. What does your sexual preference, or personality type, or your political ideas have to do with the premise to "get cozy, embrace imperfection, and thrive in the muck"? It has nothing to do with the subject of this book, so why bring it up? It gets on my nerves when people use any and every excuse to drag their political ideology into things. Seems like although the author claims that the goblin community is so inclusive and welcoming, they just alienated half their audience.
Also she uses the word "capitalism" when she actually means "materialism", which are two separate things. She says, "...they're also anti-capitalist icons. ... Being a goblin isn't about spending lots of money on new things..." She obviously intended to say 'anti-materialistic', but instead said 'anti-capitalist'. I don't understand why someone who lacks knowledge of basic economic terms is commenting on economics in a book that is NOT about economics.
I picked up this book because it looked fun, but now I'm just annoyed. Why can't they stick to the subject!?
And it continued on and on with the same inane political references to capitalism on every other page!
Goblins "... are devoted to this fun, feral aesthetic that has a surprising amount of meaning and power in this late-stage-capitalist world."
"Spending time outside is a radical act of anti-capitalism..."
"If you can, visit a park or some other natural area. Take up space! Take your own Instagram photos! Be an anti-capitalist troublemaker!"
"Capitalism loves to categorize, so it's not surprising that most people have been conditioned to view nature through such a narrow lens."
None of that makes any sense. It is pure gibberish. Taking an Instagram photo is anti-capitalist? My main reaction is pity for this poor author who is so obviously confused to the point where she can't put together a coherent sentence.
There is also a lengthy section about how the imagery of traditional goblins from fairy tales is actually promoting antisemitism, and how "white America" has portrayed different groups "as being unclean". Nothing in that section made any sense either.
At one point the author literally refers to this book as their "manifesto". I guess that explains the constant political references. They didn't write a cute and cozy book. They wrote a political manifesto disguised as a cute and cozy book.
And then the profanity started. And that is when I gave up. I made it to page 37. I really wanted to like this book, but alas, it was not to be.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.
I don't get this. What does your sexual preference, or personality type, or your political ideas have to do with the premise to "get cozy, embrace imperfection, and thrive in the muck"? It has nothing to do with the subject of this book, so why bring it up? It gets on my nerves when people use any and every excuse to drag their political ideology into things. Seems like although the author claims that the goblin community is so inclusive and welcoming, they just alienated half their audience.
Also she uses the word "capitalism" when she actually means "materialism", which are two separate things. She says, "...they're also anti-capitalist icons. ... Being a goblin isn't about spending lots of money on new things..." She obviously intended to say 'anti-materialistic', but instead said 'anti-capitalist'. I don't understand why someone who lacks knowledge of basic economic terms is commenting on economics in a book that is NOT about economics.
I picked up this book because it looked fun, but now I'm just annoyed. Why can't they stick to the subject!?
And it continued on and on with the same inane political references to capitalism on every other page!
Goblins "... are devoted to this fun, feral aesthetic that has a surprising amount of meaning and power in this late-stage-capitalist world."
"Spending time outside is a radical act of anti-capitalism..."
"If you can, visit a park or some other natural area. Take up space! Take your own Instagram photos! Be an anti-capitalist troublemaker!"
"Capitalism loves to categorize, so it's not surprising that most people have been conditioned to view nature through such a narrow lens."
None of that makes any sense. It is pure gibberish. Taking an Instagram photo is anti-capitalist? My main reaction is pity for this poor author who is so obviously confused to the point where she can't put together a coherent sentence.
There is also a lengthy section about how the imagery of traditional goblins from fairy tales is actually promoting antisemitism, and how "white America" has portrayed different groups "as being unclean". Nothing in that section made any sense either.
At one point the author literally refers to this book as their "manifesto". I guess that explains the constant political references. They didn't write a cute and cozy book. They wrote a political manifesto disguised as a cute and cozy book.
And then the profanity started. And that is when I gave up. I made it to page 37. I really wanted to like this book, but alas, it was not to be.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for a free and honest review. All the opinions stated here are my own true thoughts, and are not influenced by anyone.