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horizonous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
Moderate: Alcohol, Fire/Fire injury, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, and Murder
Minor: Cancer, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, Suicide, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, and Self harm
◦ Alcohol = Underage drinking◦ Death = Sibling
◦ Mental illness = Depression, PTSD
pandalesque's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Misogyny
armstrongangela83's review against another edition
- 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? No
5.0
Graphic: Violence, Suicide, Rape, Sexual assault, and Misogyny
Moderate: Murder, Child death, Pedophilia, and Domestic abuse
shereadsmysteries'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
Graphic: Suicide, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Sexual violence, Murder, Misogyny, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Gaslighting, Sexual assault, and Rape
Also: Slut shaming Story revolves around rape trial and can be very triggering/disturbing.whatgraceread's review against another edition
3.75
While both plots are harrowing and really impactful, I preferred reading about Rachel's chapters and the story of the trial. I really liked how the podcast chapters broke up the plot delivery. Towards the end the pacing felt a bit off which meant the climax of the story didn't feel as urgent as it should have.
What I appreciated most was the discussion of male privilege, sexual violence and institutional failings. I do think there was more room to discuss the legal system, class and race issues in play. These characters are real; these crimes are all around us. If you read this please go with care and do not ignore trigger warnings.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Misogyny
sarajane96's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
rebeccahensley's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping, Pedophilia, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Animal cruelty, Blood, Bullying, Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Drug use, Drug abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Grief, Gore, Mental illness, Murder, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Terminal illness, Torture, and Violence
kalmed22's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault, Death, Murder, and Misogyny
daniellamariee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Death of parent, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, and Misogyny
maiagaia's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
My overall feeling is just meh. I don't think I'll remember this book next month except maybe as a story so obviously inspired by the Brock Turner case that it felt weird to read.
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, and Rape
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Terminal illness