sorman0110's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fairly brutal young adult book told from three perspectives; Alex - whose sister was raped and murdered within the last year, Peekay - the preacher's kid trying to find herself as well as make friends with Alex, and Jack - popular jock boy who happened to be in the woods the night that Alex's sister was found.
Alex understands herself, the anger she carries around, and what she needs to do with that anger. Yet, she is also looking for comfort in the form of a friend and possibly a boyfriend. She meets Peekay while working together at a local animal shelter (there are depictions of animal cruelty in the book) and they form a close friendship. However, Alex is set on seeking revenge for her sister's death and has some dark secrets that cannot be shared with friends or a boyfriend. There is some graphic violence, as well as attempted rape in the story. I enjoy this author, she writes about real, gritty feelings, along with the hormones of becoming an adult, and when combined, can become volatile and physical.
Alex understands herself, the anger she carries around, and what she needs to do with that anger. Yet, she is also looking for comfort in the form of a friend and possibly a boyfriend. She meets Peekay while working together at a local animal shelter (there are depictions of animal cruelty in the book) and they form a close friendship. However, Alex is set on seeking revenge for her sister's death and has some dark secrets that cannot be shared with friends or a boyfriend. There is some graphic violence, as well as attempted rape in the story. I enjoy this author, she writes about real, gritty feelings, along with the hormones of becoming an adult, and when combined, can become volatile and physical.
mairalynn416's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
alexabookish's review against another edition
5.0
honestly don’t even know what to say about this book. but wow
mnm1015's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
ffilippa's review against another edition
4.0
4.25 out of 5 stars.
That's such a good quote!
This book surprised me so very much. It was really, really great. I loved most things with this story and I definitely think that everyone should read this novel.
The Female of the Species is one of the best contemporaries I've read, to be honest. It has a fantastic cast of complex characters, the plot it fast-paced, it handles some really important questions, and it is very emotionally gripping.
“But boys will be boys, our favorite phrase that excuses so many things, while the only thing we have for the opposite gender is women, said with disdain and punctuated with an eye roll.”
That's such a good quote!
This book surprised me so very much. It was really, really great. I loved most things with this story and I definitely think that everyone should read this novel.
The Female of the Species is one of the best contemporaries I've read, to be honest. It has a fantastic cast of complex characters, the plot it fast-paced, it handles some really important questions, and it is very emotionally gripping.
gracie98buena's review against another edition
3.0
I didn’t care much for Alex but I loved PK and Jack
taylorreadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
“But boys will be boys, our favorite phrase that excuses so many things, while the only thing we have for the opposite gender is 'women', said with disdain and punctuated with an eye roll.”
Wow.
This book was so dark and so powerful. I'm still reeling from it..
It touched on so many important topics that need to be addressed in our culture today, such as rape and the emotional affects it leaves in it's wake, animal cruelty, slut shaming and more. I think this is an important read for young people, any people really, but teens most of all.
This is not a happy book. This is an important book. And I believe it should somehow be worked into the education curriculum.
Wow.
This book was so dark and so powerful. I'm still reeling from it..
It touched on so many important topics that need to be addressed in our culture today, such as rape and the emotional affects it leaves in it's wake, animal cruelty, slut shaming and more. I think this is an important read for young people, any people really, but teens most of all.
This is not a happy book. This is an important book. And I believe it should somehow be worked into the education curriculum.
ryliebaldwin's review against another edition
4.0
This is the most FEMINIST young-adult book. Loved this book and is so amazing. Very well written and the amazing storytelling. I will definitely be looking for more by this author <3
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anotherhel's review against another edition
4.0
This book is about rape, violence and a weird girl getting back into society.
This is going to crush your feelings. It's so good. I really liked all the view points of this. I fell in love with each character. Even Brandley!! Thank god the "bitchy" character is well explained and not slut shammed.
Seriously though this book is brutally honest and I really recommend it to everyone.
This is going to crush your feelings. It's so good. I really liked all the view points of this. I fell in love with each character. Even Brandley!! Thank god the "bitchy" character is well explained and not slut shammed.
But boys will be boys, our favorite phrase that excuses so many things, while the only thing we have for the opposite gender is women, said with disdain and punctuated with an eye roll.
Seriously though this book is brutally honest and I really recommend it to everyone.