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nojamms's review against another edition
Utterly tiring in the first ¼th of the book. It wasn't worth it.
rensparks's review against another edition
I can’t rate this book.
I am revolted by the subject matter. the tone was so callous and disturbing. I found it very hard to read but at the same time couldn’t stop because the author did an amazing job of maintaining such a captivating narrative through the unsettling plot.
however, I can’t really tell what point the author was trying to make. sure, there were some interesting theming about the judicial system and victim blaming that inevitability happens in situations like these. BUT was it enough to make me believe that was the author’s true intention in writing this? not really no.
in my opinion, it gave more “shock value” than anything and I don’t necessarily gain anything from that in books personally. I feel like if you are crossing the lines that this book crosses, there needs to be a point and to me there just isn’t a point valid enough to justify the absurdity.
so while I think the author is talented (and bold for even writing this) I wouldn’t recommend this to literally anyone.
I am revolted by the subject matter. the tone was so callous and disturbing. I found it very hard to read but at the same time couldn’t stop because the author did an amazing job of maintaining such a captivating narrative through the unsettling plot.
however, I can’t really tell what point the author was trying to make. sure, there were some interesting theming about the judicial system and victim blaming that inevitability happens in situations like these. BUT was it enough to make me believe that was the author’s true intention in writing this? not really no.
in my opinion, it gave more “shock value” than anything and I don’t necessarily gain anything from that in books personally. I feel like if you are crossing the lines that this book crosses, there needs to be a point and to me there just isn’t a point valid enough to justify the absurdity.
so while I think the author is talented (and bold for even writing this) I wouldn’t recommend this to literally anyone.
launew's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
venusinfurs16's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ecruz2021's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was hesitant to read this book because of some of the reviews I read. I enjoyed the writing style. It felt like you were reading the racing thoughts of the narrator. I'm sure most of us can't relate to the narrator when it.comes to the subject of her desire, but I think most of us have felt obsessed and consumed by something in our lives. It was interesting to see how she manipulated everything and everyone around her to get what she wanted.
terezija's review against another edition
4.0
it was originally a 3 star, but i somehow found myself constantly thinking about this book - analysing it and comparing its content to things i tend to see in real the world.
i didnt think i would ever see appeal in a book with a theme like this one but this one has over time proven me wrong.
so thought provoking and disturbing.
i loved it.
i didnt think i would ever see appeal in a book with a theme like this one but this one has over time proven me wrong.
so thought provoking and disturbing.
i loved it.
kateitorloveitbooks's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
betwixtbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia, Murder, Sexual assault, and Child abuse