Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I'm stunned that this novel is rated below a 4 here on Goodreads. Anatomy of a Scandal has definitely struck a chord with me. This book provides an intimate portrait of the hoops sexual assault victims have to go through in pursuit of justice that is oh so elusive.
There's plenty of internal monologue here, and I got crisp pictures of the persuasions and reasonings of the main characters. Rape is a touchy subject and in my opinion, this book tackled this in an accessible manner. Had it been more in depth, I don't think I could've finished this because I would have been too emotional. Already, a couple of scenes made me weep and pause reading altogether.
I like how flawed the characters are in this book. The trauma, guilt and strife that loom over the victims and the people with knowledge of the crime committed were explored. There's plenty of denial and toxic coping mechanisms depicted. We are human beings after all and a tragic life experience scars us in different ways and some of us never ever heal. There is also a huge spotlight directed at our society because yeah, we are very far from eliminating sex crimes and prosecuting all the guilty.
I have read the trade paperback while listening to the audiobook. The audiobook had a full cast which is always welcome. Sarah Vaughan wrote a good one and I may actually watch the Netflix adaptation. I highly recommend this!
There's plenty of internal monologue here, and I got crisp pictures of the persuasions and reasonings of the main characters. Rape is a touchy subject and in my opinion, this book tackled this in an accessible manner. Had it been more in depth, I don't think I could've finished this because I would have been too emotional. Already, a couple of scenes made me weep and pause reading altogether.
I like how flawed the characters are in this book. The trauma, guilt and strife that loom over the victims and the people with knowledge of the crime committed were explored. There's plenty of denial and toxic coping mechanisms depicted. We are human beings after all and a tragic life experience scars us in different ways and some of us never ever heal. There is also a huge spotlight directed at our society because yeah, we are very far from eliminating sex crimes and prosecuting all the guilty.
I have read the trade paperback while listening to the audiobook. The audiobook had a full cast which is always welcome. Sarah Vaughan wrote a good one and I may actually watch the Netflix adaptation. I highly recommend this!
The plot begins with introductions to all the lead characters. James Whitehouse – an MP in the U.K parliament, his wife Sophie and the prosecutor – Kate Woodcroft and James’s ex-lover and colleague, Olivia. It’s said partly in alternating timeline and multiple POVs. One where they spend time in Oxford and one in the present.
James has been accused of raping Olivia, with whom he had a five month long affair. The prosecutor Kate Woodcroft is not all that meets the eye. She has a secret that could affect the case but nevertheless continues on. Sophie on the other hand is torn between supporting her husband and facing the truth. But what is the truth? Did James really commit a crime or is it the case of a woman scorned?
The blurb is pretty weird with this one and I just happened to come across this while I was searching for another thriller. But I felt compelled to read it once I heard an excerpt. But I am disappointed.
The main flaw in the book is its structure. There are three lead characters but there’s no purpose or clarity in the way it’s written. The characters are very one dimensional, perhaps that’s intentional but comes across as dull and not worth investing in. It could also be so because it’s pretty realistic in it’s portrayal. There’s no fictional gloss over these characters.
For full review please visit www.bibliogyan.com
James has been accused of raping Olivia, with whom he had a five month long affair. The prosecutor Kate Woodcroft is not all that meets the eye. She has a secret that could affect the case but nevertheless continues on. Sophie on the other hand is torn between supporting her husband and facing the truth. But what is the truth? Did James really commit a crime or is it the case of a woman scorned?
The blurb is pretty weird with this one and I just happened to come across this while I was searching for another thriller. But I felt compelled to read it once I heard an excerpt. But I am disappointed.
The main flaw in the book is its structure. There are three lead characters but there’s no purpose or clarity in the way it’s written. The characters are very one dimensional, perhaps that’s intentional but comes across as dull and not worth investing in. It could also be so because it’s pretty realistic in it’s portrayal. There’s no fictional gloss over these characters.
For full review please visit www.bibliogyan.com
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF @ 34%
Gonna go binge watch the show on Netflix because this is boring af. I hate all of the characters & don't vibe with the overly wordy writing style at all
Gonna go binge watch the show on Netflix because this is boring af. I hate all of the characters & don't vibe with the overly wordy writing style at all
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was pretty good. Nothing earth-shattering, but a quick read.