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vera_cologne's review
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
That was a hard read. I definitely recommend checking the content warnings. I am glad that I read it though, it was very intense and gripping.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual violence, Rape, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Domestic abuse, Incest, Toxic relationship, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Violence, and Miscarriage
paochavezgt's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Be careful if you choose to read this book. It can be very triggering. It is heart wrenching.
This was an excruciating read. I feel physically and emotionally ill. By all means I understand how powerful her writing and storytelling is. There are certain topics and storylines I'm simply not able to digest properly. The dread that i feel for Ali is uncanny, I hope she gets to surround herself with kind women, from this point forward. Although, I do question wether a victim of abuse would still enjoy certain things from their abuser, I believe reading this experience as hard as it is, gives a voice to survivors. Not a feminist voice, if I might say.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Incest, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Physical abuse, Violence, and Xenophobia
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