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heatheradoresbooks's review
3.0
3.5⭐
Publication date ~ January 22, 2021
Page Count ~ 220
POV ~ single 1st
Featuring ~ some steamage
Something traumatic happened on Farrah's 6th birthday that led to a strained relationship with her parents. Now she is 29 and seeing a very unorthodox therapist named Bonnie. Bonnie has her keep a journal and that's how we learn most about Farrah's life. And boy do we learn a lot.
The author describes the book as "somewhat dark, psychological mainstream fiction, bordering on chick lit (only because it is aimed more toward women than men), and may be described as Fight Club meets Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Sybil" and I agree with this assessment.
Overall, I did find it to be well written, and while it didn't bother me, there are definitely some dark themes as it touches on, not so dark, but notable to name a few. There were some light humor moments that balanced out the story, though.
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Publication date ~ January 22, 2021
Page Count ~ 220
POV ~ single 1st
Featuring ~ some steamage
Something traumatic happened on Farrah's 6th birthday that led to a strained relationship with her parents. Now she is 29 and seeing a very unorthodox therapist named Bonnie. Bonnie has her keep a journal and that's how we learn most about Farrah's life. And boy do we learn a lot.
The author describes the book as "somewhat dark, psychological mainstream fiction, bordering on chick lit (only because it is aimed more toward women than men), and may be described as Fight Club meets Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Sybil" and I agree with this assessment.
Overall, I did find it to be well written, and while it didn't bother me, there are definitely some dark themes as it touches on
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racism, animal abuse (okay this one bothered me), baby death, suicideSpoiler
unwanted pregnancy, sleeping with a married man*Thanks to the author for sending me a copy of your book. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
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oceanwriter's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Farrah Glickman hasn't had an easy life. After being released from a mental health facility (guarded by toxic parents), she is appointed a therapist who instructs her to keep a diary. Going back through traumatic events in her life, she tells her story and finally begins to open up.
Narrated by Farrah, the writing is raw and cuts no corners. It's a grisly look at what was a grim life to start. As well as being character-driven, there's also quite a bit of intrigue which I hadn't expected going in. Always a treat. There's a lot to unpack in under 250 pages.
Farrah is an interesting character study, especially in interactions/relationships with other people. I liked the contrast between her overall narration and her journal entries. Her reaction to this exercise also packed a wallop.
Now That You Have Seen Me is the epitome of dark humor. What a ride this was!
A huge thanks to the author for reaching out to me and offering to send a free copy to read and review! The book can also be found on Kindle Unlimited which is where I opted to read it.
Narrated by Farrah, the writing is raw and cuts no corners. It's a grisly look at what was a grim life to start. As well as being character-driven, there's also quite a bit of intrigue which I hadn't expected going in. Always a treat. There's a lot to unpack in under 250 pages.
Farrah is an interesting character study, especially in interactions/relationships with other people. I liked the contrast between her overall narration and her journal entries. Her reaction to this exercise also packed a wallop.
Now That You Have Seen Me is the epitome of dark humor. What a ride this was!
A huge thanks to the author for reaching out to me and offering to send a free copy to read and review! The book can also be found on Kindle Unlimited which is where I opted to read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Child death
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