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challenging
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Wow, I wasn't sure on this book to begin with, but I've just finished it and it's blown me away.
I listened to the audiobook (thank you to Libro FM for the ALC) and Jodie Comer does an amazing job at narrating. I feel shocked at how emotional this was, but given the subject matter, maybe I shouldn't be.
Of course, there are trigger warnings for this book, and the heavier stuff starts at the midway point. I will admit that I initially dnf'd the ebook as I didn't think it was for me and found the beginning a bit boring, but hearing that Jodie Comer narrates the audiobook, I had to listen to it.
The audio version truly transformed this for me, and I can see it working really well as a play (after googling, I learned this is a play). As a written piece, I found it hard to get into.
Overall, I would rate this 4 stars. 5 stars for the excellent narration. The writing was also very good, though slow to get going as mentioned. The subject matter is extremely important and left me with chills. I really can't recommend enough listening to the audiobook.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC and to Libro FM for the ALC.
I listened to the audiobook (thank you to Libro FM for the ALC) and Jodie Comer does an amazing job at narrating. I feel shocked at how emotional this was, but given the subject matter, maybe I shouldn't be.
Of course, there are trigger warnings for this book, and the heavier stuff starts at the midway point. I will admit that I initially dnf'd the ebook as I didn't think it was for me and found the beginning a bit boring, but hearing that Jodie Comer narrates the audiobook, I had to listen to it.
The audio version truly transformed this for me, and I can see it working really well as a play (after googling, I learned this is a play). As a written piece, I found it hard to get into.
Overall, I would rate this 4 stars. 5 stars for the excellent narration. The writing was also very good, though slow to get going as mentioned. The subject matter is extremely important and left me with chills. I really can't recommend enough listening to the audiobook.
Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC and to Libro FM for the ALC.
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Insanely good storytelling. I much prefer this to the play, it goes into so much more depth than the play allows for (intersectionality btwn wealth/class and being a woman)
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
I can't give this less than a 5/5. The writing to be honest doesn't really merit a 5. But the story does. I'd recommend it to everyone. I've the play that the novel was extrapolated from. I'll read it later and maybe be more writey then.