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dark
emotional
sad
To go from the absolute fluff that was Hooked by Sutton Foster, to this book by Alice Sebold, was not only a 180 as far as content, but also writing quality. Despite the horrific detail recounted of her rape, Alice was still able to sound as prolific as ever. Dare I say poetic, which makes sense considering her background in such writing.
But what do I even say about a book like this other than it was well written? Of course it was heartbreaking; of course I couldn’t imagine going through something like this, especially in a time before allegations were taken more seriously. All of the intricacies of the law are ridiculously specific and can be used in evil ways (like defendants being able to call on someone that looks identical to them to throw victims off during a lineup). You can’t help but cheer that her rapist was convicted in the end, yet it’s devastating when you remember that so many people do not speak up about their trauma, do not pursue conviction, or don’t receive the same outcome.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail