Reviews tagging 'Sexual assault'

Find Me by André Aciman

2 reviews

mikom10's review

emotional slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault

pineappleliquid's review

hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

2.5

It was a beautifully written book. Loved the style. The only reason I gave it so few stars is because of a scene that I find quite problematic.

This girl (I think she`s called Miranda) and Sami tell each other their biggest secret. Sami`s secret is that he called another`s name during sex. Her secret is straight up about her sexually assaulting her own brother

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The scene I find problematic is about sexual assault, which is never discussed later in the book. Just how this was talked about and handled, wasn't needed in the book at all. The writer could have written about something else instead. This is the reason why I give the book only 2.5 stars.
I also didn't find it necessary to have such a big age gap between the different relationships. the characters in the book even say to their partner that they could have been their child, which I didn't quite like.

I would recommend the book, but only if you understand what's problematic about the book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault

Minor: Sexual content