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When I Hit You, Or, A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife by Meena Kandasamy
37 reviews
rvmajuliette's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Rape, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
lindabalisto's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexism, and Rape
Moderate: Cursing
andreiaoh's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
tasleemreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
#WhenIHitYou is a powerful and intense read.
TW: marital abuse, marital rape and domestic violence.
Meena Kandasamy's semi-autobiographical novel looks into a woman's abusive marriage. This book explores how she struggles and fights for survival, the lack of support from her parents and community who approach domestic violence with a 'turn a blind eye', 'it's normal', 'what you do to warrant that reaction' attitude, even when it's witnessed in public first-hand.
This book highlights the important issue of domestic violence, marital rape and marital abuse - issues that are silenced in India and reflect women's position in society. Not only does this book do a great job at showcasing the victim's oppression, mistreatment and struggles, it also highlights the lack of support and protection from the government and the society as they are conditioned within a toxic patriarchal culture.
Kandasamy also addresses why she couldn't 'just leave the marriage' (something that is often used against women in her situation), as her independence, identity, financial means and freedom are stripped from her - forcing her to be reliant on her abuser, her husband.
Amazing work that I would recommend to everyone, bearing in mind the triggering themes within the book.
TW: marital abuse, marital rape and domestic violence.
Meena Kandasamy's semi-autobiographical novel looks into a woman's abusive marriage. This book explores how she struggles and fights for survival, the lack of support from her parents and community who approach domestic violence with a 'turn a blind eye', 'it's normal', 'what you do to warrant that reaction' attitude, even when it's witnessed in public first-hand.
This book highlights the important issue of domestic violence, marital rape and marital abuse - issues that are silenced in India and reflect women's position in society. Not only does this book do a great job at showcasing the victim's oppression, mistreatment and struggles, it also highlights the lack of support and protection from the government and the society as they are conditioned within a toxic patriarchal culture.
Kandasamy also addresses why she couldn't 'just leave the marriage' (something that is often used against women in her situation), as her independence, identity, financial means and freedom are stripped from her - forcing her to be reliant on her abuser, her husband.
Amazing work that I would recommend to everyone, bearing in mind the triggering themes within the book.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Physical abuse
mendthecat's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, and Emotional abuse
kellyung's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
mllycrzr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
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