No work is more symbolic of Virginie Despentes's mission than King Kong Theory.
, puts it. Even the manifesto’s title nods toward women, who, in Despentes’ words, are more"King Kong than Kate Moss.", but it simultaneously voices the fears, fantasies, and failings of subjugated women. These women are sex workers, or those who have been assaulted—Despentes advocates to amplify the stories of those she recognizes as isolated or sidelined. In a couple hundred pages, Despentes journeys through ideals of feminism with her readers.
serves as a steadfast, unwavering guide for women in France and now, globally. It would also be unsurprising to say that her storytelling and critiques make some uncomfortable. Lauren Elkin, a book critic, , “Whenever I opened a book by Virginie Despentes, I would feel that instead of me reading it, it was reading me.”, one that is “scalding”, “illuminating” and will “agitate” the reader. Despentes’ writing contains a rawness that holds a mirror up to the reader, demanding—not requesting—that they examine themselves. And why? In part, this is fueled by its brazen, bare-faced prose. But there is also the fact that she spares no truth untold, no system free of criticism.
“Would I want to be a man?” Despentes asks towards the end of her book. “I am better than that”, she answers. The response, in a fashion synonymous with Despentes’ overarching persona, speaks volumes: she is a woman who does not desire the power of a man. Rather, she seeks to challenge the perception that women would want to be anything other than what they are.
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