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ladycaroline's review
dark
tense
slow-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
3.5
This book is intense, and the ending is much more likely to leave you feeling angry and uncomfortable than satisfied. But even though I hated the ending, it is one that feels grounded in reality — as much as we desire justice for victims, our society would rather see a rich, handsome rapist go free and live without consequence than ensure a victim receive justice. And even though I was frustrated by Cassie in the end, I believe the author did a great job showing that for many victims, it is not easy to see yourself as a victim, and it is difficult to untangle yourself from your abuser, especially if they have ensured your life is enmeshed with theirs .
The only qualms I have with this book was how slow it was in the beginning, but it does pick up later in the second half. And there were times where the timelines got a bit jumbled in my head but other than that, I think it was written well.
The only qualms I have with this book was how slow it was in the beginning, but it does pick up later in the second half. And there were times where the timelines got a bit jumbled in my head but other than that, I think it was written well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Fatphobia, Classism, Drug use, and Eating disorder
maurapartridge's review
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
0.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Pedophilia, and Fatphobia
e_tully4's review
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was a wild ride, and NOT in a good way. It's one of those books where it's like, "this was well written, but why was it written." A lot of stomach turning stuff. It did give me some good food for thought that wasn't explored in regards to having a family member/friend that you know raped someone so I think that was disappointing. In general, I liked the "succession vibe," about rich white people but these people are more screwed up than the Roys, that's for sure. A good book club book if you can stomach it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Fatphobia
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