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mklein319's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Sexism
fkshg8465's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Drug use, Sexual harassment, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol
onion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Grief, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Drug use, Misogyny, and Rape
Moderate: Stalking and Racism
Minor: Infidelity, Ableism, and Suicide attempt
jbduran's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
123zoeg's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I felt nauseous throughout most of it (a credit to the power of the writing that it caused such a physical reaction). It was so well written and real and powerful and I can't really describe what the reading experience was like but I think this is one of the best books I've read and I'm glad that there are authors and women willing to create and share stories like these and confront societal norms in that way.
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual assault
pearlbambi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Fatphobia
alisonannk's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, Body shaming, Drug abuse, Drug use, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Sexism
Moderate: Body shaming, Eating disorder, Pregnancy, Racism, Classism, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Mental illness, and Xenophobia
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Rating: 4/5 stars
Sarah Lai has spent the past ten years recovering from the unexpected derailment of her career in film. But when a journalist reaches out to discuss the events of her path, Sarah will finally have the opportunity to be heard.
Complicit reeled me in from the very first chapter. The writing was stunningly beautiful and memorable, with a plot that unfurled painstakingly to reveal more nuance on every page. The structure of the novel—mostly a story told by the main character, Sarah, to journalist Thom Gallagher—was extremely engaging as well.
I will note that I don’t necessarily consider this a thriller—to me, it’s more a literary suspense mixed with something that entirely defies genre categorization. But whatever it is, it was gut-wrenching in the best way. And, while there are numerous nods to real-life stories and figures, ultimately Complicit tells a story that feels like it is adding something new to an ongoing conversation rather than rehashing existing tropes or storylines.
If you’re looking for non-stop action or mind-bending twists, this book isn’t the one to pick up. But if you want a quiet, important, poignantly told story that weaves together everything from misogyny and rape culture to the immigrant experience and the intricacies of complicated power dynamics, go grab this one right now.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: literary suspense; dark side of Hollywood stories; beautiful prose.
CW: Misogyny; sexual assault/rape/sexual harassment; drug use/abuse.
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Drug use, Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
jnxd_'s review
4.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Drug use
amandas_bookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, Cursing, Drug use, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Body shaming and Rape