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A review by molacher
Last Woman Standing by Amy Gentry
4.0
*** Advance copy provided by NetGalley***
A bit of "Strangers on a Train" mixed in with the #MeToo movement but a lot more tech savvy. It is going to be really hard to review this without giving up any spoilers but I will do my best! I think this was written in a way that kept you questioning which perspective was the "right" one and how far we would go if pushed. The topic of #MeToo was incredibly timely and engaging. I think all women can recognize some of the conversations and retorts that men have when these topics come up. I think that results in a lot of rage so I found Dana's actions realistic. The one thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the "Betty" character. It felt like an excuse to use that character to perform some of the actions as if Dana could distance herself from it. It is probably all a matter of self justification. It could just be that the type of comedy that Betty performs makes me uncomfortable (and yes, I know that is the point, I just don't find it funny).
I haven't read any of Amy Gentry's other books but I look forward to them now!
A bit of "Strangers on a Train" mixed in with the #MeToo movement but a lot more tech savvy. It is going to be really hard to review this without giving up any spoilers but I will do my best! I think this was written in a way that kept you questioning which perspective was the "right" one and how far we would go if pushed. The topic of #MeToo was incredibly timely and engaging. I think all women can recognize some of the conversations and retorts that men have when these topics come up. I think that results in a lot of rage so I found Dana's actions realistic. The one thing I wasn't a huge fan of was the "Betty" character. It felt like an excuse to use that character to perform some of the actions as if Dana could distance herself from it. It is probably all a matter of self justification. It could just be that the type of comedy that Betty performs makes me uncomfortable (and yes, I know that is the point, I just don't find it funny).
I haven't read any of Amy Gentry's other books but I look forward to them now!