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bri_14's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Doug was/is absolutely insufferable! He’s a manipulative, abusive partner who is too insecure and self serving to be the husband or father he dreams of. Sierra Grier did such a great job displaying control and how it builds overtime. Not many start out with giving bruises and locking you away for 7 weeks . But it was cool seeing it processed by Annie. Seeing her grapple with her humanity and autonomy was probably the most humane parts of her bc those are things grown women still aim to learn. Also loved seeing her leave Doug as soon as she has agency bc she didn’t love him, only gave him whatever he needed to feel pleased! . Makes you question how many of us are ignorant to our little freedoms.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Excrement, and Vomit
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Body shaming
ashleyjewell's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
The premise had me interested, but it didn’t really go anywhere. Most of the book was unbearable interactions with a misogynistic man, and a robot-woman who doesn’t have any other choice but to talk and do much more with him. I was hoping for a twisted (maybe vengeful) ending, especially since the rest of the story is already pretty dark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, Excrement, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Misogyny, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, Body shaming, and Toxic relationship
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