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ihamster's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Pedophilia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Sexual violence
Minor: Sexual content and Stalking
labyrith_of_a_thousand_mirrors's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really liked the writing style, though I sometimes felt taken out of the scene by all of the thoughts that were sprinkled in between dialogue. It made the reaction time just seem... off. Not saying it's not realistic, I know from experience, anxiety thoughts are faster than spoken words. But you don't read them faster than the dialogue. You experience the scene at the pace you're reading. But I actually struggle with the same thing in my writing.
I kinda like the point it left off. Might seem unfinished to some but I think it ended in the right place.
I really enjoyed the relationship between the sisters. Garrett managed to masterfully walk the line between "unrealistically perfect" and "over the top abusive." They were still realistic sibling relationships, with all the bickering that doesn't make it toxic but just realistic. They still love and support each other, even though they get on each other's nerves. I wish I had that with my siblings.
The book tackled a really tough topic. And I think she masterfully did it. Without it being a dogma. It was still nuanced, I like the distinction between "problematic faves" and "faves that ruin somebody's life". The bottom line was just "stuff is not black and white" and "there is not one right way of acting as a survivor."
Also, good job on the fat representation. As someone who is not fat, this really broadened my view on what it's like to be fat. I already had some idea, but this definetely added to it.
Moderate: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Biphobia and Alcohol
ghostlyprince's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming, Racism, and Rape
Minor: Biphobia, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Vomit, Alcohol, and Classism
lqvekanej's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Fatphobia
Minor: Biphobia and Vomit
_ava_summer_reads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying
elenamarmiroli's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
La protagonista, inizialmente incaricata di scrivere un'articolo in esclusiva su un attore protagonista di un film prossimo all'uscita, viene nel frattempo a conoscenza di qualcosa di ben più importante: un noto regista è abituato ad abusare del proprio potere e molestare sessualmente delle attrici.
Lei si trova così conflitta tra il tentare di fare la cosa giusta, cioè portare a galla tutto ciò, un senso di inadeguatezza dato sia dalla sua ansia cronica che dalla sua età e consapevole che per riportare al meglio la faccenda metterebbe in secondo l'articolo che è stata ingaggiata per scrivere.
Inoltre, nel corso delle sue ricerche per l'articolo sarà costretta a confrontarsi con alcuni suoi preconcetti.
Se da un lato reputo, come detto precedentemente, buona e appropriata al target trattazione di questo tema importante, credo che al contempo sia un po' irrealistico che donne adulte si confidino in tematiche così personali e rischiose con una ragazza che non ha ancora finito il liceo.
Ho anche molto apprezzato la trattazione dell'ansia cronica della protagonista, alcuni discorsi presenti sulla razza e la sua rappresentazione nei media e l'unità femminile che si va a formare verso la fine del romanzo.
Credo che anche la rappresentazione dei problemi che la protagonista ha con il suo peso e la reazione degli altri ad esso sia buona, ma su questo mi potrei sbagliare.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
liaandersson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Bullying, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming
Minor: Biphobia and Eating disorder
pinkreverie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
100/5
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
ame_lepage's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book tried to be many things. Overall, I think it was pretty well done, but in terms of personal preferences, I would have liked the plot to focus more on the Metoo movement and the experiences of the victims. I thought the author sometimes shied away from certain aspects and I would have liked her to go deeper.
However, I did find a lot of myself in the main character Josie. I could really relate to her on many aspects like her anxiety and her problem with body image.
I discussed many important themes and I think it's a book that everyone should read.
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Racism
caseythereader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
📚 Wow, this book! So much is packed in to the character of Josie and the world she inhabits. I could have followed her forever.
📚 I especially want to point out how easily and seamlessly Garrett gave her characters intersecting marginalizations (Marius is Black and bisexual, Josie is Black, bi, fat, and has an anxiety disorder) that are inextricable from the story but also not the entire reason the book exists.
📚 OFF THE RECORD gets really real about sexual assault and harassment, please know that going in. Everything from "it wasn't that bad" to "this is so egregious I can't believe it isn't already front page news" is covered.
Graphic: Biphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence