Something Borrowed (2004) | How Woke Is It?

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Something Borrowed2004

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What We Think

'Something Borrowed' is a straightforward romantic drama with messy, realistic characters, lacking the hallmarks of modern 'woke' storytelling. If you're looking for a non-woke palate cleanser, this early-2000s bestseller is a pretty safe bet.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Something Borrowed' is primarily focused on personal drama, relationships, and character flaws. It doesn't sacrifice storytelling for modern identity politics or forced representation. Characters are defined by their actions and personalities, not their demographic boxes. This one is more about romantic entanglements than 'woke' messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The book doesn't take aim at traditional cultural values in any pointed way. While it features some messy romantic situations, it doesn't go out of its way to undermine family, religion, or masculinity. Rather, it depicts flawed but relatable people making questionable choices, a far cry from today's aggressive value subversions.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There isn't a strong ideological push in the story. The characters represent a variety of personalities and moral positions, and dissent or conflict is rooted in interpersonal drama, not modern social dogma. This book existed before ideological monocultures became the standard.

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