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janicew9's review
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Nearly DNF. The first 3/4 of this book were incredibly challenging to read. Graphic descriptions of porn, shame so heavy you can feel it on your shoulders, and a slow moving plot. After the beach scene, the book turns a corner, moving much more quickly, with less introspection, less description, a sudden change of heart for the main character. The very end is hopeful, and I found myself hopeful for Raizl, that it would all work out. The hope feels empty, though, echoing my own religious trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Antisemitism and Bullying
Minor: Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Religious bigotry
Purity culture, shame, high demand religionstudydniowka's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Nie czytałam nigdy żadnej książki, poświęconej stricte kobiecemu uzależnieniu od pornografii, które jest poddawane tak skrupulatnej (według mnie ze słusznej pozycji wychodzącej) analizie. Refleksji poddawane jest nie tylko samo uzależnienie, ale także warunki, które sprawiają, że młode kobiety sięgają po porno. Mocna, dosadna i ważna rzecz, która dzieje w społeczności nowojorskich chasydów, dlatego też jest sporo wstawek w jidysz. Bardzo chciałabym dostać to w języku polskim! Polecam!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
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