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A review by courtneyp
What We Talk About When We Talk about Rape by Sohaila Abdulali
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
"No matter what happened, here I am."
This book explores the nuances and impacts of how different societies around the world speak about rape in public discourse. Parts were difficult to get through (at one point I had to put it aside for a few weeks), not because they were poorly written, but because the content was, by its very nature, triggering at points. That being said, I am very glad I got through it. It was scathing, heartbreaking, and hopeful all at once. Changing the culture surrounding rape is crucial to reducing or, if you're a "mad dreamer" like Abdulali, eliminating it. Anyone who feels able to do so should read this book.
This book explores the nuances and impacts of how different societies around the world speak about rape in public discourse. Parts were difficult to get through (at one point I had to put it aside for a few weeks), not because they were poorly written, but because the content was, by its very nature, triggering at points. That being said, I am very glad I got through it. It was scathing, heartbreaking, and hopeful all at once. Changing the culture surrounding rape is crucial to reducing or, if you're a "mad dreamer" like Abdulali, eliminating it. Anyone who feels able to do so should read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence