loz_kelly's review
4.0
Thanks to Better Reading and Affirm press for the ARC
It’s always shocking to think that women can still be treated this way even if only in a novel. I enjoyed the development of the main character as she was lead towards a better understanding of the part we all play in allowing this sexist, misogynistic treatment when we don’t speak up. The snapshots of the ending throughout the book kept me on the edge of my seat. A very timely novel.
It’s always shocking to think that women can still be treated this way even if only in a novel. I enjoyed the development of the main character as she was lead towards a better understanding of the part we all play in allowing this sexist, misogynistic treatment when we don’t speak up. The snapshots of the ending throughout the book kept me on the edge of my seat. A very timely novel.
katlinmb's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
elliegrace99's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.0
msjacquip's review
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
TW: misogyny and all the horrible things that go with it
Dr Carla di Pietra is a surgical registrar at one of Melbourne’s largest hospitals. It’s a “boys club” and she’s constantly fighting to be treated as an equal. She tries to ignore misogynistic behaviour and comments so that she doesn’t “rock the boat.”
It isn’t until a younger surgical intern is groped bstarts calling out the behaviours. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s all for nothing.
I loved this novel. Carla is a wonderful protagonist and her growth throughout the novel is superb. But I have to admit that my favourite part about her is that she’s Italian and that I could literally hear my Nonna’s voice in my head as I was reading “Santa Maria, pregare per noi.”
I HATED “that scene” (huge TW) but completely understand why it needed to happen. It made me so made to see Carla go through what she did, knowing that it is probably more common than any one of us cares to admit.
Thank you to @sistersincrimeau for getting this book on my radar and thank you Susan for an absolutely fantastic, albeit difficult, book to read.
Dr Carla di Pietra is a surgical registrar at one of Melbourne’s largest hospitals. It’s a “boys club” and she’s constantly fighting to be treated as an equal. She tries to ignore misogynistic behaviour and comments so that she doesn’t “rock the boat.”
It isn’t until a younger surgical intern is groped bstarts calling out the behaviours. Unfortunately, sometimes it’s all for nothing.
I loved this novel. Carla is a wonderful protagonist and her growth throughout the novel is superb. But I have to admit that my favourite part about her is that she’s Italian and that I could literally hear my Nonna’s voice in my head as I was reading “Santa Maria, pregare per noi.”
I HATED “that scene” (huge TW) but completely understand why it needed to happen. It made me so made to see Carla go through what she did, knowing that it is probably more common than any one of us cares to admit.
Thank you to @sistersincrimeau for getting this book on my radar and thank you Susan for an absolutely fantastic, albeit difficult, book to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Misogyny, and Sexual violence
bestdressedbookworm's review
4.0
This book is proof that for a women to make it in a highly prestigious role that is typically male dominated that she has to change who she is and “act like one of the guys” to even be considered. It is a cleverly delivered depiction of sexist workplace corruption and female suppression. A world that we live in today where men still think they are entitled to take whatever they want when they are in positions of power forgetting that they also have a duty of care. Despicable, empowering, heartbreaking and completely corrupt.
polyhy_14's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Bullying
littleredwrites's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, Medical content, and Sexism
shelleyrae's review
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A compelling fiction debut, Cut by (Doctor) Susan White exposes the misogyny and sexism that hinders the ambitions of young female surgeons in Australian medical institutions.
The story centres on Carla, a talented surgeon, whose aspiration is to become a consultant at a prestigious Melbourne hospital. When she, and a fellow doctor, are assaulted by a senior surgeon she realises she has underestimated the determination of the male-dominated system to exclude women from its ranks.
Cut is not an easy read, Carla’s experiences are harrowing, and all too real. I was impressed that White also shows how Carla struggles with the compromises she makes to protect her career ambitions. Carla’s complicity is confronting, but I found it easy to empathise with her. The treatment she receives from the hierarchy is frustrating and infuriating.
Having read Scrubbed, a memoir by Australian surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp earlier this year, Carla’s experience reads authentically.
Sharp, insightful and provocative, Cut is a great read.
The story centres on Carla, a talented surgeon, whose aspiration is to become a consultant at a prestigious Melbourne hospital. When she, and a fellow doctor, are assaulted by a senior surgeon she realises she has underestimated the determination of the male-dominated system to exclude women from its ranks.
Cut is not an easy read, Carla’s experiences are harrowing, and all too real. I was impressed that White also shows how Carla struggles with the compromises she makes to protect her career ambitions. Carla’s complicity is confronting, but I found it easy to empathise with her. The treatment she receives from the hierarchy is frustrating and infuriating.
Having read Scrubbed, a memoir by Australian surgeon Dr Nikki Stamp earlier this year, Carla’s experience reads authentically.
Sharp, insightful and provocative, Cut is a great read.
el_36's review
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sarahsasson's review
5.0
Aptly billed as Grey’s Anatomy meets Yumiko Kadota’s Emotional Female- Cut is the story of rising star Carla determined to make it in the very male world of General Surgery. In a place where the majority of her colleagues (and all of her bosses) are male, Carla often does her best to fit in, at the expense of speaking out against sexism and misogyny. That is until a senior surgeon crosses the line into physical sexual harassment of both Carla and a more junior female colleague. But what will it take not only to oust the perpetrator but to overhaul a system where male entitlement parades itself as culture? Clever, well-crafted and incredibly accurate in its depictions- Cut is a gripping and provocative read right to the last page.