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sjj169's review against another edition
4.0
Irene and Luce are young waitresses that have been clean from drugs for almost a year. Something bad happens and they spiral back into their past.
Hell I can't describe this book I don't know why I'm trying to be all fancy with it.
Here's what I think. At first I thought this book was kinda slow and that I was getting my hopes up for a good book to be let down. I finally decided to give it another go before it expired from my library loan. I read the thing in just a few hours and now I'm sitting here almost sick to my stomach from it.
Sick to my stomach because this book pulls no punches. It tells exactly what happens when you either see or are caught up in opioid addiction.
I'm going to be honest I do not know whether to recommend it or tell everyone to keep their heads in the sand. If you do brave it be ready. This is some powerful writing. Karen Tucker is going to take you there and hold your head while you almost throw up from the truth.
Booksource: library-overdrive.
Hell I can't describe this book I don't know why I'm trying to be all fancy with it.
Here's what I think. At first I thought this book was kinda slow and that I was getting my hopes up for a good book to be let down. I finally decided to give it another go before it expired from my library loan. I read the thing in just a few hours and now I'm sitting here almost sick to my stomach from it.
Sick to my stomach because this book pulls no punches. It tells exactly what happens when you either see or are caught up in opioid addiction.
I'm going to be honest I do not know whether to recommend it or tell everyone to keep their heads in the sand. If you do brave it be ready. This is some powerful writing. Karen Tucker is going to take you there and hold your head while you almost throw up from the truth.
Booksource: library-overdrive.
chamilton3396's review against another edition
5.0
Could not put this down. This story of friendship and addiction did a remarkable job of describing the intensity, and lingering ache, of young all consuming female bonds. Highly recommend.
grace_edwards's review against another edition
5.0
This is a brutal read. It's a raw, honest, and intense story about drug addiction and codependency.
Irene is as much addicted to drugs as she is to Luce. While Luce's quick-temper and impulsive tendencies often pull her down, as well as those around her. It doesn't glamorize drug use but gives a realistic depiction of how people can fall into addiction and then what comes after. The writing and structure reflect the state of mind these characters are often in and the effect drugs can have on memory-- scattered and disconnected. It's a difficult read, not for story or plot, but purely for subject manner.
TWs: drug addiction, relapse, sexual assault, overdose
Thank you to NetGalley and Catapult for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Irene is as much addicted to drugs as she is to Luce. While Luce's quick-temper and impulsive tendencies often pull her down, as well as those around her. It doesn't glamorize drug use but gives a realistic depiction of how people can fall into addiction and then what comes after. The writing and structure reflect the state of mind these characters are often in and the effect drugs can have on memory-- scattered and disconnected. It's a difficult read, not for story or plot, but purely for subject manner.
TWs: drug addiction, relapse, sexual assault, overdose
Thank you to NetGalley and Catapult for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.
memengwaa's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
rapgamenancyreagan's review against another edition
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shelf_inspiration's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 Stars
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“Once upon a time there was magic, there was music, and then: nothing. Even now, years later, there are days when the world is little more than an empty scraped-out bag.” - Bewilderness.
Irene, a lonely nineteen-year-old in rural North Carolina, works long nights at the local pool hall, serving pitchers and dodging drunks. One evening, her hilarious, magnetic coworker Luce invites her on a joy ride through the mountains to take revenge on a creepy customer. Their adventure not only spells the beginning of a dazzling friendship, it seduces both girls into the mysterious world of pills and the endless hustles needed to find the next high. Everything is wild and wonderful until Luce finds a boyfriend who wants to help her get clean. Soon, the two of them decide to move away and start a new, sober life in Florida—leaving Irene behind.
Thank you to NetGalley , Catapult , and Karen Tucker for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Wow what can I say about this book! Bewilderness is the story of the friendship between Irene and Luce as they live in their small mountain town, and are caught in the hold of opioid addiction. The friendship between them is one of love, co-dependence, and even danger as they battle between sobriety and drug use. I really liked how this book examined friendship through the lens of addiction and how they impact one-another. This is a heartbreaking, graphic read but it is written so well. I felt that it accurately depicted addiction and the multitude of ways that it can impact someone’s life. I would recommend this book, especially for those who have read and enjoyed books such as “Marlena”, books by author Ellen Hopkins, or movies such as “Thirteen”.
Release Date: June 1, 2021
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“Once upon a time there was magic, there was music, and then: nothing. Even now, years later, there are days when the world is little more than an empty scraped-out bag.” - Bewilderness.
Irene, a lonely nineteen-year-old in rural North Carolina, works long nights at the local pool hall, serving pitchers and dodging drunks. One evening, her hilarious, magnetic coworker Luce invites her on a joy ride through the mountains to take revenge on a creepy customer. Their adventure not only spells the beginning of a dazzling friendship, it seduces both girls into the mysterious world of pills and the endless hustles needed to find the next high. Everything is wild and wonderful until Luce finds a boyfriend who wants to help her get clean. Soon, the two of them decide to move away and start a new, sober life in Florida—leaving Irene behind.
Thank you to NetGalley , Catapult , and Karen Tucker for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Wow what can I say about this book! Bewilderness is the story of the friendship between Irene and Luce as they live in their small mountain town, and are caught in the hold of opioid addiction. The friendship between them is one of love, co-dependence, and even danger as they battle between sobriety and drug use. I really liked how this book examined friendship through the lens of addiction and how they impact one-another. This is a heartbreaking, graphic read but it is written so well. I felt that it accurately depicted addiction and the multitude of ways that it can impact someone’s life. I would recommend this book, especially for those who have read and enjoyed books such as “Marlena”, books by author Ellen Hopkins, or movies such as “Thirteen”.
Release Date: June 1, 2021