Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

A Very Nice Girl by Imogen Crimp

5 reviews

kds247's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.25

This book has some great moments in it. Definitely not plot-driven as I tended to focus more on the character rather than what was going on. It was perfectly messy in terms of the types of characters in it. Would recommend reading this during a part of your life when you’re not sure what’s going to happen next. Also VERY opera centered which I liked. My only complaint is that it drags on and the formatting/lack of quotations made it a little hard to read.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Sexual violence

frannyrdclark's review

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Sexual content

Minor: Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Drug use

madelinedalton's review

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

Read the content warnings before you read this book! 

Overall, I really liked this book. It definitely appeals to a niche audience. If you like Sally Rooney, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, or Phoebe Bridgers, you’ll likely love this book. The writing style is very dry and a little detached, and Crimp doesn’t use quotation marks. If characters who are so flawed that they make you want to throw your book at the wall, dry writing, and literary fiction are your thing, you’ll like this. If not, skip this one. 

I also recommend this to performers—Imogen Crimp gave the most accurate depiction of conservatory life I have ever read. While I went to school for musical theatre (not opera), I resonated with a lot of her journey. The depictions of imposter syndrome and the post-performance high were particularly relatable. 

If this book’s premise is appealing but you want a more charismatic writing voice and a diverse cast of characters, I highly recommend Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams instead! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Sexual violence

angel_kiiss's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

For a while I felt like I wasn’t liking this book, but every time I stopped reading it was all I could think about. Gripping stuff

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol and Toxic friendship

Minor: Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Sexual violence

gertrudski's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence and Gaslighting