katepowellshine's review
4.0
A story with all the touchstones of an abusive relationship: it starts with the sense of being singled out as a perfect fit for an amazing experience. Then, the author's movement and communication with the outside world was restricted, with everyday decisions about wardrobe, diet, and sleep schedule taken out of her hands. Before you know it she's completely lost it, and spends all her energy trying to get through each day without making any mistakes. Only, this isn't about a romantic entanglement, it's a story about a JOB. Harwood does an excellent job telling a story many wouldn't want to share. I'm amazed at how she keeps it real without getting bogged down in self pity. A truly fascinating story.
jaller's review
3.0
I liked it at first but it was hard to get through toward the end. I found her to be frustrating and difficult to read - how could she keep doing this to herself over and over? It felt like she never learned from her mistakes.
justaguy's review
2.0
I don't get it.
I was not sure what was the point of this story at all. Maybe this book is not for me or whatever. I thought there would be more to this story but nah...
I was not sure what was the point of this story at all. Maybe this book is not for me or whatever. I thought there would be more to this story but nah...
jenniferforjoy's review against another edition
4.0
This was kind of hard to read. It spirals into her depression and self loathing, and frankly the situations are just... difficult to watch, we'll say. But it's also really intense, and fascinating, and a unique look at people who get sucked into this kind of thing without meaning to.
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