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backpackfullofbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
“And now I could sense that clarity was somehow within reach.”
“Isn’t that just the deepest submission to power? Here, fine, I can’t resist this anymore?”
“I felt the web of the city around me.”
“I just knew what you wanted.”
“You are, you’re my greedy thing.”
~
When the main character Eve embarks on an affair with a domineering couple she finds herself much more drawn to the man than she expects and is increasingly incorporated into their strange and unbalanced relationship.
Through this relationship Eve is trying to understand herself and her sexuality in a more detailed way. She is trying to actively decide what she wants and who she is, and she has very little regard for those she hurts in the process, including herself.
A book that moves between intense sexual exploration and musings on how the main character relates to the world, this book is not for the squeamish or those who dislike deep (slightly narcissistic) levels of introspection.
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This was a difficult read for me.
I really dislike the elements that lean into sexual violence and coercion. I do understand that was the point of the book, but I don’t really see what she is trying to say with this other than to make the reader uncomfortable. It clearly wasn’t the book for me.
I did enjoy her style of writing a lot, it flows very nicely and I like the unstructured way she formats it. That was the main reason that I finished it.
~
I would recommend this book if you enjoy hyper literary books that examine dysfunctional sexual relationships.
“Isn’t that just the deepest submission to power? Here, fine, I can’t resist this anymore?”
“I felt the web of the city around me.”
“I just knew what you wanted.”
“You are, you’re my greedy thing.”
~
When the main character Eve embarks on an affair with a domineering couple she finds herself much more drawn to the man than she expects and is increasingly incorporated into their strange and unbalanced relationship.
Through this relationship Eve is trying to understand herself and her sexuality in a more detailed way. She is trying to actively decide what she wants and who she is, and she has very little regard for those she hurts in the process, including herself.
A book that moves between intense sexual exploration and musings on how the main character relates to the world, this book is not for the squeamish or those who dislike deep (slightly narcissistic) levels of introspection.
~
This was a difficult read for me.
I really dislike the elements that lean into sexual violence and coercion. I do understand that was the point of the book, but I don’t really see what she is trying to say with this other than to make the reader uncomfortable. It clearly wasn’t the book for me.
I did enjoy her style of writing a lot, it flows very nicely and I like the unstructured way she formats it. That was the main reason that I finished it.
~
I would recommend this book if you enjoy hyper literary books that examine dysfunctional sexual relationships.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
frantically's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I don't know how to review this without feeling like I'm killing my inner feminist. Would recommend if you're into really fucked up/weird relationships & discussions about sexuality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
kirstym25's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
keatynbergsten's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content
oriemint's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
Okay, I need to say this, to get rid of my annoyance: I HATE NATHAN WITH ALL MY HEART. I DON'T LIKE EVE AND OLIVIA. AND THE CHARACTER I LIKE IN THIS BOOK JUST FATIMA. At least she have common sense.
Urusan perselangkangan itu emang di luar logika sih ya. Ini Eve urusannya begitu. She search a fcking meaning what her sexual desire is, what her body purpose, and that's how I think she jump down and trap on this fcking stupidity. A toxic fcking buddy, with a great sense of his sexual appeals, how he can manipulate you, and how narcissistic he is. Sepanjang baca buku ini kayaknya kebanyakan cursing apa yang mereka lakuin. But hey, on the other side seenggaknya ada beberapa quotes yang bisa menjadi refleksi sih, good for questions your life and how you want to have a freedom with your sexuality, sex, and body. I admit it on that aja sih ya.
Do I have recommended you to read this? Idk, kalau penasaran ya baca aja. But I have to tell you some content warnings like sexual content, gaslighting, infidelity, emotional abuse, etc. So, kalau mau baca buku ini tolong diperhatikan warnings-nya ya~ not safe kalau ada yg bikin trigger juga sih.
Urusan perselangkangan itu emang di luar logika sih ya. Ini Eve urusannya begitu. She search a fcking meaning what her sexual desire is, what her body purpose, and that's how I think she jump down and trap on this fcking stupidity. A toxic fcking buddy, with a great sense of his sexual appeals, how he can manipulate you, and how narcissistic he is. Sepanjang baca buku ini kayaknya kebanyakan cursing apa yang mereka lakuin. But hey, on the other side seenggaknya ada beberapa quotes yang bisa menjadi refleksi sih, good for questions your life and how you want to have a freedom with your sexuality, sex, and body. I admit it on that aja sih ya.
Do I have recommended you to read this? Idk, kalau penasaran ya baca aja. But I have to tell you some content warnings like sexual content, gaslighting, infidelity, emotional abuse, etc. So, kalau mau baca buku ini tolong diperhatikan warnings-nya ya~ not safe kalau ada yg bikin trigger juga sih.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Rape, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
eslsilver's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Infidelity
charlottehaidar's review against another edition
- 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
3.75
I felt the book took a turn towards the end with discussions about consent and sexual assault perhaps suggesting that in her manipulated state, Eve is an unreliable narrator. The book doesn’t leave you with a clear answer about if this was actually assault at times or whether Nathan assaulted others. It’s very disconcerting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Infidelity, Sexual assault, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol, Body shaming, and Misogyny
samsters's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
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
I honestly cannot rate this book. It was infuriating and also page-turning. Very dissociative feminism. Clearly going for some capital D Discourse, and unfortunately I do want to see what the girlies are saying.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, Body shaming, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Lesbophobia, Sexual assault, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, and Gaslighting
aimbriano's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Rape and Gaslighting
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