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abernathy_33's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Ableism, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug use, and Sexual assault
Minor: Body horror, Body shaming, and Sexual harassment
egmamaril's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
CW: Extreme ableism throughout, specifically towards autistic people, in-depth portrayals of ABA
Let me be clear: This book is immensely readable. As a thriller it does it's job probably better than average. However, it is by far the most ableist book I have read in a long time. This is made worse by the fact that the author has an autistic child himself. I read this book for a readathon, but I will definitely be avoiding this author in the future.
Let me be clear: This book is immensely readable. As a thriller it does it's job probably better than average. However, it is by far the most ableist book I have read in a long time. This is made worse by the fact that the author has an autistic child himself. I read this book for a readathon, but I will definitely be avoiding this author in the future.
Graphic: Ableism, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Murder, and Sexual harassment
hollyr1999's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
3.0
I was really enjoying the book up until the last few chapters when the point of views became hard for me to follow. I looked up explanations of the ending which still leave me unsatisfied. Not my favorite way to end a book.
Graphic: Sexism and Murder
Moderate: Suicide
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
bookworm247's review
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent, and Murder
Moderate: Sexual assault
yvonne_aaf's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
First of all, I don't have autism, so I can't speak for the specific representation of the autistic experience or ABA in this novel :)
The 2nd JP Delaney book I've read, and it's firmly cemented him as one of my favourite authors!
Although at times I found myself asking why the book was so long, I never put it down or grew bored. Just as I'd think the story was lagging slightly, a twist would arise and leave me fully invested once again.
A major component that I'm loving about his novels so far is that you'll be certain that the story is heading in one direction, and all of a sudden it's not that at all, and you're being probed to think about something much deeper than what's on the page.
I loved the way that commentary on gender was woven into the story, I've noticed Delaney does a really good job of not being prescriptive withr the issues discussed in his books - the reader is instead encouraged to think and arrive at their own conclusions.
If you're a fan of the sci-fi/tech elements of shows like Black Mirror and Orphan Black, I'd really recommend this!
(This may not be a universal experience, but if you regularly experience depersonalisation or derealization, this book might be challenging at times ❤️)
The 2nd JP Delaney book I've read, and it's firmly cemented him as one of my favourite authors!
Although at times I found myself asking why the book was so long, I never put it down or grew bored. Just as I'd think the story was lagging slightly, a twist would arise and leave me fully invested once again.
A major component that I'm loving about his novels so far is that you'll be certain that the story is heading in one direction, and all of a sudden it's not that at all, and you're being probed to think about something much deeper than what's on the page.
I loved the way that commentary on gender was woven into the story, I've noticed Delaney does a really good job of not being prescriptive withr the issues discussed in his books - the reader is instead encouraged to think and arrive at their own conclusions.
If you're a fan of the sci-fi/tech elements of shows like Black Mirror and Orphan Black, I'd really recommend this!
(This may not be a universal experience, but if you regularly experience depersonalisation or derealization, this book might be challenging at times ❤️)
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, and Murder
ABA therapy used for autism
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