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challenging
i didn’t have the chance to see jodie comer perform in the one-woman play by the same name, so i decided to pick up this novelization of it instead. judging from other reviews, i probably should have listened to the impressively narrated audio version instead.
this book’s subject matter was very important and powerful, but the execution of the novel’s writing style and formatting of the text kept taking me out of the story. i also didn’t know much at all about uk law and that made it more difficult to become fully immersed as well.
this book’s subject matter was very important and powerful, but the execution of the novel’s writing style and formatting of the text kept taking me out of the story. i also didn’t know much at all about uk law and that made it more difficult to become fully immersed as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
Moderate: Violence
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
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This one made me think. Made me re-assess and re-think all of my past "if that was me" thoughts. I will forever love this book for that aspect alone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol
challenging
emotional
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Violence, Vomit
Moderate: Domestic abuse