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snoopyfanclub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Moderate: Cancer, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
cyndi1966's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Child abuse, Gun violence, and Mental illness
abbynordman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Mental illness and Suicidal thoughts
haleysversion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Bullying, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
kdepenhart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Suicide
zianna_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, Death of parent, and Murder
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Narrated by Bailey Carr, January LaVoy, Samantha Desz
Unabridged
One of my late netgalley arcs, I decided to listen to via my library app.
This was riveting and harrowing read following a dual sexual assault case, one in the present day and one set in the mystery of a cover up that happened some years before.
We follow a podcast presenter investigating both cases and it was interesting to see the perspective of varying characters of what, to me, is an obviously awful crime.
The acts done to the body was so graphic and really hard to read, so please bear that in mind.
Overall, I'm glad to have finally read this, but it was a heavy, difficult read.
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Body horror, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Dementia, Kidnapping, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
horizonous's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
◦ Alcohol = Underage drinking◦ Death = Sibling
◦ Mental illness = Depression, PTSD
whatgraceread's review against another edition
3.75
While both plots are harrowing and really impactful, I preferred reading about Rachel's chapters and the story of the trial. I really liked how the podcast chapters broke up the plot delivery. Towards the end the pacing felt a bit off which meant the climax of the story didn't feel as urgent as it should have.
What I appreciated most was the discussion of male privilege, sexual violence and institutional failings. I do think there was more room to discuss the legal system, class and race issues in play. These characters are real; these crimes are all around us. If you read this please go with care and do not ignore trigger warnings.
Graphic: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
sara824's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Cancer, Domestic abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Mental illness