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aprilyvonne's review
5.0
“Sadie” by Courtney Summers broke me. My eyes are still puffy and I’ve used more tissues in the last couple of hours than I normally do while reading. It’s always hard to review a book that tears your heart outside of its body, while recognizing that you also appreciated the story. I can’t even decide on which word to describe this reading experience. Either way, “Sadie” was well written, vivid, but also heart wrenching and horrid.
I didn’t know anything going into the novel, so the true crime podcast style was a welcomed touch. Yet, once more details about the crimes came to light, the more painful it was to read.
Sadie’s character will live on in my memory for a long time due to her tenacity, grit, and heart, which were enthralling and admirable qualities. Considering all what she had gone though, it was hard not to feel for her. The whole messy situation and family dynamics shed light on so many unspoken issues in the world. Unfortunately, some of those reminders hit too close to home at times.
West McCray, the journalist that goes on this journey with readers in search of what happened and the search for Sadie, was genuine and sincere. I listened to the audiobook while following along with my hardcopy (as I often do). The narrators were authentic and clearly made the the “podcast” feel real - too real. Overall, I’m glad I read this, but I’ll need some time to recuperate.
I would like to warn readers to check the triggers prior to reading just in case.
Please be kind and gentle with others, as you never know what someone’s going through.
QOTD: What was your last 5 ⭐️ read? Any great audiobook recommendations?
Graphic: Grief, Death, Violence, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Pedophilia, Murder, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Child death, Child abuse, Addiction, Sexual violence, Rape, and Abandonment
agentlywildrebellion's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Misogyny, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual violence
nat_kiverse's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Child death, Cursing, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Addiction, Alcohol, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Death, Drug abuse, Sexual violence, Stalking, Death of parent, Drug use, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
manuelrcam's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Sexual violence, Suicide, Child abuse, Death, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Addiction, Drug use, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Murder, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, and Mental illness
mysterymom40's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Violence, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Child death, Ableism, Alcoholism, Confinement, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Blood, Bullying, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol
innastholiel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
Graphic: Death, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Child death, and Rape
Moderate: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, Grief, Drug abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt, Gaslighting, Vomit, Pregnancy, and Blood
thedesireader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Blood, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Gaslighting
lubsyreads's review
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Ableism, Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Drug use, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Misogyny, Murder, Pedophilia, and Physical abuse