A review by dezreads
An Untamed State by Roxane Gay

5.0

This was the most tearfully difficult and painful book to read to the credit of the fierce writing of Roxane Gay. Her words were so powerful in that they hit me in a way that made me feel physically sick and nauseated.

I found my breath quicken with so much intensity that I had to stop myself from reading and physically close the book at several points. You would think that the end of the hellish ordeal Mireille went through in thirteen days midway through the book would finally bring about relief and a return to her fairy tale life, but I was very wrong. The hell stays with you for a long time, which speaks truth to all the women who went through sexual violence and captivity.

I will recommend this book but word of caution that it could be severely triggering for some.