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A review by liliflynn
Not That Bad by Roxane Gay
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
This was a brilliant collection of essays exploring how sexual violence effects individuals, families, and society.
The essays were, for the most part, very well written with a sense of honesty and confession. There were a couple I felt were out of place, or lacking, but ultimately overall it was incredible.
I would highly recommend to anyone who has experienced sexual violence to read this. It was a reminder that however we reacted and responded was correct. We all have the right to move forward, or freeze, or go backwards — there is no “correct” way to survive.
In saying that, this book was also an incredibly difficult read. It is much needed, but check your emotions and mental health first always.
The essays were, for the most part, very well written with a sense of honesty and confession. There were a couple I felt were out of place, or lacking, but ultimately overall it was incredible.
I would highly recommend to anyone who has experienced sexual violence to read this. It was a reminder that however we reacted and responded was correct. We all have the right to move forward, or freeze, or go backwards — there is no “correct” way to survive.
In saying that, this book was also an incredibly difficult read. It is much needed, but check your emotions and mental health first always.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, and Pedophilia