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julia11's review against another edition
5.0
"It seemed once you submitted to walking through fraternity doors, all laws and regulations ceased. They were not asked to adhere to the same rules, yet there were countless guidelines women had to follow: cover your drink, stick close to others, don't wear short skirts. Their behavior was the constant, while we were the variable expected to change. When did it become our job to do all the preventing and managing?"
Chanel Miller is such a great writer. This book is so heavy and yet I could not put it down. Throughout the entire book I felt so connected to Chanel, and it could be because (unfortunately) all women can relate with this book. Even if they haven't been sexually assaulted themselves, there's a high chance they have a friend or family member that has, especially considering the statistics is 1 in 5 women.
I don't consider myself an emotional person, I rarely cry, but when I say I was sobbing multiple times in this book, I mean literally sobbing. This book is so important and I'm in complete AWE of Chanel and her strength to speak up and relive this over and over for the sake of victims everywhere. This was an easy 5 stars for me and I'm so glad I read it.
Chanel Miller is such a great writer. This book is so heavy and yet I could not put it down. Throughout the entire book I felt so connected to Chanel, and it could be because (unfortunately) all women can relate with this book. Even if they haven't been sexually assaulted themselves, there's a high chance they have a friend or family member that has, especially considering the statistics is 1 in 5 women.
I don't consider myself an emotional person, I rarely cry, but when I say I was sobbing multiple times in this book, I mean literally sobbing. This book is so important and I'm in complete AWE of Chanel and her strength to speak up and relive this over and over for the sake of victims everywhere. This was an easy 5 stars for me and I'm so glad I read it.
phantomignis's review against another edition
4.0
This book had me gutted, and listening to the audiobook was even more impactful. Definitely recommend a listen, but be prepared as it is extremely heavy. Also I absolutely love the cover and the reference to kintsugi.
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4.0
theatrejoel's review against another edition
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5.0
Everyone should read this book.
vol6_paulina's review against another edition
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5.0
alaynameyers's review against another edition
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4.75
hannahsbookhaven's review against another edition
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4.25
nabaraditi's review against another edition
1.0
It is a memoir about a girl who was sexual assaulted by the a guy and he was given only 6 months in jail as punishment for his crime. I will not talk about how she was drunk and unconscious because that does not matter. She was not in a position to give consent which means she did not give consent which means she said no.
It's about the court proceedings, its about the after effects of the traumatic event. There are snippets of her past life and comparing it or finding similarities with her present life.
I did not want to rate this book for as its a memoir. I don't want to be disrespectful. But I decided to rate it for the way it's written (actually edited) rather than the Chanel's experiences. The book started off well. But it got repetitive by the 40% of the way in. I almost dnf'ed the book multiple times. I didn't thoroughly read the last 50 pages or so and skimmed 50% of the book. I wish the editor would have done a better job of cutting down the long chapters. But I also understand that its Chanel's book! It's Chanel's (part of) life. And it's her words that she wishes they reach to the world.
It's about the court proceedings, its about the after effects of the traumatic event. There are snippets of her past life and comparing it or finding similarities with her present life.
I did not want to rate this book for as its a memoir. I don't want to be disrespectful. But I decided to rate it for the way it's written (actually edited) rather than the Chanel's experiences. The book started off well. But it got repetitive by the 40% of the way in. I almost dnf'ed the book multiple times. I didn't thoroughly read the last 50 pages or so and skimmed 50% of the book. I wish the editor would have done a better job of cutting down the long chapters. But I also understand that its Chanel's book! It's Chanel's (part of) life. And it's her words that she wishes they reach to the world.
doublel11's review against another edition
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4.5
I put off reading this book because I knew it would be infuriating, and it was. It's still an important story, and Miller is a great writer. The book could've used better editing and organization, but she's a powerful story teller. I highlighted the shit out of this book, which is always a good sign.
Btw, as someone who attended University of Dayton for 4 years, and worked in Oakwood which is right next door, Brock Turner can go get fucked with his "small town Ohio" BS (among the heaps of other BS he spewed.) It's basically Dayton. And it's an affluent neighborhood. He acts like he grew up on a pig farm in the middle of nowhere.
He's such a piece of shit. This is what happens when parents raise their kids to be entitled fucks who never hear the word "no." Add our rape culture to the mix and it's the perfect recipe for violence and disaster.
Btw, as someone who attended University of Dayton for 4 years, and worked in Oakwood which is right next door, Brock Turner can go get fucked with his "small town Ohio" BS (among the heaps of other BS he spewed.) It's basically Dayton. And it's an affluent neighborhood. He acts like he grew up on a pig farm in the middle of nowhere.
He's such a piece of shit. This is what happens when parents raise their kids to be entitled fucks who never hear the word "no." Add our rape culture to the mix and it's the perfect recipe for violence and disaster.
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Graphic: Rape
jenna_leigh123's review against another edition
5.0
Such an incredibly powerful memoir. Everyone needs to read this book!