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eeeva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gun violence, Violence, Rape, and Murder
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Pedophilia, and Drug abuse
Minor: Addiction, Stalking, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness
plantbasedbride's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, I enjoyed the courtroom and podcast elements of the storytelling and felt that the subject matter explored is incredibly important (rape culture, victim-blaming, slut-shaming, double standards, consent, and the retraumatization involved in pursuing justice). On the other hand, the amount of detail involved in the descriptions of the repeated violence felt exploitative and too much like trauma porn for my taste.
This was an interesting read and quite well-paced, but I would recommend Know My Name by Chanel Miller for a nonfiction exploration of these same themes from someone who experienced similar trauma first hand.
Graphic: Rape, Suicide, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying and Death
slut-shaming, loss of a parent, misuse of the term schizophrenic (by a nurse, of all people)soppysays's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Pedophilia, Violence, Grief, Physical abuse, and Cancer
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
motherelectricity's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Death, Grief, Rape, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Bullying
Minor: Sexual assault, Kidnapping, and Violence
tesseliza's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Cancer
lilifane's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I am impressed!
I love mysteries from the past that are uncovered in the presend and this one was done SO well. Loved the mystery aspect, the subtle clues, the way Rachel handled both cases. I thought it was balanced so nicely between the current case, the one from the past and the podcast elements. To be honest I wasn't prepared for the amount of emotions I went through.
First of all there is the recent rape trial. The trial elements were so good, it felt like I was actually in the courtroom. All the characters involved were flashed out, even though you only get little information on them. The judge, the jury, the lawyers, the witnesses, they all felt like real people. Plus the way the subject was handled was impressive. It was done in such a sensitive way. And the commentary and critique on rape culture and rape trials was so good.
But Jenny's story. Uff. It broke my heart. Repetedly. The way it was presented, through Hannah's memories, was gut wrenching. You get all the descriptions from a child's point of view, a child that doesn't understand what is going on. But as a reader you understand and it hurts. It was so hard to read. But at the same time it was interesting and gripping and you just wanted to know what happened next.
You actually get enough information to figure out what happened long before it is revealed. You just have to pay attention because some of the clues are really small and subtle. But at the end it is really satisfying how every small detail fits together. I really enjoy reading books that are thought out so well that every question is actually answered at the end.
If this becomes a book series (there is actually a lot of potential), I will totally read it. Rachel is a great protagonist and her podcast is super interesting.
Graphic: Blood, Bullying, Child death, Death, Grief, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness
paigeantonacci's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, and Rape
honeyytree's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Violence, and Addiction
moonlit_paperbacks's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
Graphic: Rape and Violence
theyarnmaidstale's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Physical abuse, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, and Suicide