I first read this book when I was in my early twenties. Rereading it a decade later after reading a lot more feminist writing and commentary, not to mention living a bit more, has entirely changed my view of it. It's raw and honest. I can understand criticism of it, but the honesty of it is that sexism and the commodifying of women's bodies is complicated, unpleasant and all too often seen as the responsibility of the individuals and not something we all have some part in addressing.