Reviews with content warning for Infidelity - Acts of Service

this from the very beginning was a 5 star read. i had high expectations and was hooked instantly. passages were highlighted. sexuality and queerness and it’s power dynamics and feminism and gender are all topics i love. the frustration. i love all of it. but it leaves me with wanting more. i feel like it could’ve used a couple more pages. i don’t really know what is missing. but something is.
this book makes me so fucking sad.
i feel this sadness is inescapable.

feminist eve coerced into testifying for nathan.

i definitely know this book is not for everyone and know that it will be either hated or loved or even a sad confused medium.

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litstyleguide's review against another edition

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5.0

I THINK I really loved this?? I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that addresses sexual desire like this one does. It celebrates it, makes it feel reverent, and it was incredibly thought-provoking. This book won’t be for everyone, but if you’re a fan of Sally Rooney, I think you’ll really love this. I can’t stop thinking about this one. Just a really great read, y’all.

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mollywill's review against another edition

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challenging reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

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ohennui's review against another edition

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emotional slow-paced

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

4.75

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ukponge's review against another edition

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challenging reflective fast-paced

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

3.0

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icarusandthesun's review against another edition

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completely character-driven so the fact that i didn't enjoy the characters and their dynamics made the book basically uninteresting to me. lots of threesomes, some relatable quotes, talk of power dynamics and sexuality i couldn't relate to. and after the first 4 threesomes it just got boring.

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sydneybedell's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective 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

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lizzie_r's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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