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Is Rape a Crime?: A Memoir, an Investigation, and a Manifesto by Michelle Bowdler

katesbookclub's review against another edition

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medium-paced

5.0

missmac_'s review against another edition

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dark informative tense medium-paced

5.0

kemuenz's review against another edition

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5.0

The heaviest book I’ve read in a long time, but so incredibly vitally important.

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challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

4.5

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

“Is rape a crime? This question, though, is a fair one to explore given how rape is treated in our country and around the world—underinvestigated, trivialized, and excused.” 

This is one of the most important books I ever read. With very engaging writing styles we follow Michelle as they recall the memories of when they got raped in their own apartment. 

Very sad and heartbreaking, because besides that we follow the journey as they seeking for justice in the case. 10 years but there isn’t any clarity about the rapist. 

The trauma that Michelle has, they must carry for the rest of their lives. I learn so many things from this book, especially about how the regulation of sexual assault and rape is still very hazy. Government and law enforcement most of the time intimidate victims, especially during the investigation. 
There isn’t any assurance that the rapist would be arrested while the victim lives in the loop of fright every day. 

Everyone who read this book I believe would learn something, and hopefully, we can be more aware of this case that is sometimes being ignored. 

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dark informative sad tense medium-paced

4.0


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anikan's review against another edition

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challenging dark inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.5

mjessie's review against another edition

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5.0

This is the perfect book if you want the quiet rage in your body to take physical form. It may inspire you next tattoo to say "ACAB."

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such a crucial book. this book is powerful and yet gentle at the same time. it talks about so many things that i have held in my heart for too long. i was nodding along with the book the entire time

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challenging emotional informative sad medium-paced

5.0


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