chaya_v's review
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
A beautifully written book about a rape culture. I enjoyed Karen’s perspective a lot, I felt like I was living through the same moral dilemmas as she was. The story allowed to show multiple perspectives and also how easily rape still goes unpunished. The events taking place in the book won’t sound unfamiliar to most college students.
I wasn’t too much a fan of the present day povs, they felt a bit unnecessary. I didn’t really get what they were supposed to convey.
The friend group and Karen’s exclusion from their plans reminded of the Secret History by Donna Tart a little bit.
I wasn’t too much a fan of the present day povs, they felt a bit unnecessary. I didn’t really get what they were supposed to convey.
The friend group and Karen’s exclusion from their plans reminded of the Secret History by Donna Tart a little bit.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Self harm, Suicide, Rape, and Sexual assault
Minor: Misogyny and Lesbophobia
annamartin's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Toxic friendship, Drug use, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, and Suicide
More...