Reviews tagging 'Racial slurs'

Know My Name: The Survivor of the Stanford Sexual Assault Case Tells Her Story by Chanel Miller

47 reviews

heatherjchin's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Violence, and Sexual content

questingnotcoasting's review

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is probably the best memoir I've ever read. I'd seen almost universally positive reviews but Chanel Miller's writing still blew me away with how beautiful it was. I rarely highlight books but I couldn't resist it here because her observations and descriptions were gorgeous. I particularly loved how she often included little details of her daily life which really grounded her story and drew me in.
Miller writes about her experience with such grace and strength, as well as the rage you'd expect. It's such an important book and it made me absolutely furious at the justice system. I remember reading Miller's victim impact statement when it was released and her book has the same power. I'd put off reading it because I knew it would be challenging but I'm so glad I did finally pick it up. She doesn't shy away from the realities of dealing with trauma and depression but it's also hopeful and much funnier than I was expecting. I've been following her on Instagram for a long time and really enjoy her illustrations and am so looking forward to seeing what she does next. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Moderate: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Suicide, Misogyny, and Racial slurs

leefox's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism, Blood, Hate crime, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Body horror, Death, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Mass/school shootings, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape

vivbot's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Alcohol and Racial slurs

kwims's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Sexual assault, and Murder

Moderate: Racial slurs

hannibanani29's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Misogyny, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, and Cursing

Minor: Vomit, Suicide, Racism, Racial slurs, and Drug use

izzyf16's review against another edition

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape

Moderate: Bullying, Racial slurs, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Death, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings

tender_onion's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Rape

purplepenning's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

This is beautifully, powerfully written. If you're on the fence about reading it, please do. The audio is also very, very good (read by the author). I'm completely in awe.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Alcohol, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders

readandfindout's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.75

Style/writing: 4.5 stars
Themes: 5 stars
Perspective/knowledge: 5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Blood, Mass/school shootings, Racial slurs, Suicide, and Gun violence

Minor: Police brutality and Vomit