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alekswhite's review against another edition
1.0
You know, you would hope with a subject matter such as this that Hutchinson could summon the integrity to write a book where some of the female characters have a sense of rationality and agency. Instead, instead of a look into the pathological, frightening but nonetheless fascinating psyche of the male characters in this novel, you get a shady and shallow borderline romanticised version of the effects of rohypnol and youth apathy on the young adults. I struggled through this book because of the blasé characters and the lack of substance.
If you want to write a book about rape, have the decency to write a good book about rape rather than playing some sort of pseudo-sexist, male power fantasies about control. This book had some serious issues.
If you want to write a book about rape, have the decency to write a good book about rape rather than playing some sort of pseudo-sexist, male power fantasies about control. This book had some serious issues.
gralicia's review
dark
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Violence
reachant's review against another edition
1.0
Hideous and confronting subject matter aside, this book was not terribly well written and certainly not well edited, so I don't believe it read very well. The premise is good, however I found the execution lacking.
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