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1oddkatreads's review
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Really beautifully written by an author you just want to wrap in a massive hug until they break down and let it all out. The author's experiences and the worldview that has developed around them are painful and bleak. I think there was a glimpse of hopefulness sort of woven in there, but it's safely concealed beneath heavy, protective layers of stoic endurance, perseverance, and carefully managed expectations. I loved learning Lauren's story and the engaging way she told it. I wish her heart peace.
Moderate: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Physical abuse, Body shaming, Rape, Self harm, Abortion, Confinement, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Child abuse, Blood, Outing, Cursing, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Misogyny
elwh's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.25
An excellent read about someone who’s lived so many lives. Shocking, funny, beautiful, and sad, often at the same time. It’s a good read, and worth it, but it’s hard. It took me a long while to get through because of that. The essays categorize sections of Hough’s life nicely, if a bit messily, which can make it hard to follow at points. But I liked the deep tangents-within-tangents, and the way things were connected.
Graphic: Gaslighting and Cursing
Moderate: Addiction, Confinement, Hate crime, Sexism, Abandonment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Homophobia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Toxic relationship, and Rape
Minor: Death, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexual content, Abortion, and Pandemic/Epidemic
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