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A review by teslacannon
Rapture, Blister, Burn by Gina Gionfriddo
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
It felt very realistic, I'll say that. A bunch of intelligent modern women who have feminist values, yet compromise themselves chasing after men who don't know what they want and can't function without a woman supporting them.
The leading man is not ambitious, disciplined, or appreciative. He needs to be coddled and risks his entire family dynamic to chase a fantasy that he hopes will be more fulfilling than his mediocre porn-addicted life, and the book is centered around the women plotting how to cater to him. It goes to show no matter how well-educated people are, they can still be idiots. I appreciate that it's a reflection of real relationship dynamics, but too frustrating for me to enjoy.
The leading man is not ambitious, disciplined, or appreciative. He needs to be coddled and risks his entire family dynamic to chase a fantasy that he hopes will be more fulfilling than his mediocre porn-addicted life, and the book is centered around the women plotting how to cater to him. It goes to show no matter how well-educated people are, they can still be idiots. I appreciate that it's a reflection of real relationship dynamics, but too frustrating for me to enjoy.