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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
Writing that felt both evocative and chilling; a woven compilation of stories that feel all-too-real at times. A very graphic depiction of some of the most unsavory parts of being a woman (but also some beautiful parts of the things we experience as well.)
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I’ve loved Roxane Gay’s other books but I didn’t enjoy this one. I think I expected different stories..but it was mostly sad women in bad/rough situations having sex. Explicitly described sex. So it wasn’t my cup of tea. I also read it during a period of exceptional stress so that could have clouded my experience as well.
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Very good, but so so heavy. So hard, emotionally, to read, especially as a new mother. I felt crumpled by the end.
I didn't look close enough at the summary. I read a book about different women and thought, cool sounds good. I started reading and realized it was short stories of mostly gruesome things that happen to women. Some were very interesting and I wished they were longer others I skipped completely.
Her stories are beautifully written but too painful for me to read more of.
I really wasn't into this book. It just lacked any emotional resonance for me.
Sexual assault described several times throughout. I couldn’t take anymore. Closed it after a few chapters and will never pick it up again.