Reviews

Is Rape a Crime?: A Memoir, an Investigation, and a Manifesto by Michelle Bowdler

kate_neverwhere's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense

5.0

I revere brave books and I respect this author. Thank you ❤

meeenk's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

maldsmith's review against another edition

challenging informative medium-paced

4.25

jlyons's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative reflective tense fast-paced

4.5

unladylike's review against another edition

3.0

The title and subtitle of this book are really accurate, and the subtitle is in linear and hierarchical order. 75% personal memoir, and investigation/research that suffers from some (understandable) tunnel vision. There are many dynamics and aspects of sexual misconduct and assault that aren't addressed at all, or they're mentioned in passing but not examined. And that's okay. This is not a survey of the subject, but a personal account.

I have more notes and soapbox rants on this book, but I already feel bad for giving a less-than-glowing review of this vulnerable and important work of nonfiction.

macknz_p's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative medium-paced

4.5

bunandababy's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

5.0

emiliamaria76's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Violence, Sexual assault, Medical content, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual harassment, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

vyshreads's review against another edition

challenging

4.25

mallowmelt_butterblasts's review against another edition

5.0

simply incredible. mind-opening, heart-breaking, and so desperately needed to be heard.