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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A thought provoking read on the complexities of sexual crimes within the legal system of two sides from the same woman.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A gut wrenching but important read: although we know the story & where it‘s headed it doesn’t make it any easier 3👩⚖️
Wished this story was set in Australia like the original play - annoys me that Aussie material is always adapted for US/UK audiences. Susie Miller literally practiced law in Sydney!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Body horror, Cursing, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was certainly a thought-provoking book and the narrative was taut. Unfortunately, the copy I had was an uncorrected proof containing SO many typos it distracted from the narrative. Also, Miller chose to abandon the punctuation for direct speech which was confusing at times. I wasn't sure if Tessa was narrating or speaking aloud to another character. (Or perhaps this was changed in the final version?) I couldn't help feeling for Tessa and despising Julian and the System. Powerful stuff.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Minor: Classism