Reviews tagging 'Rape'

Eggshell Skull by Bri Lee

31 reviews

saintpepper's review

dark emotional hopeful sad tense slow-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Domestic abuse

sarah16's review against another edition

challenging dark informative sad medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Self harm, Eating disorder, Rape, and Sexual assault

jessietn's review

challenging dark informative sad fast-paced

4.0

Heavy, well-written and eye-opening. I mean, I know the justice system is terrible for survivors, but I had no idea just how widespread sex abuse (and child sex abuse) is in Australia. It was very interesting to read about from a legal perspective, and as someone who grew up in Brisbane at the same time as the author, I felt connected to her and her story.

I do wish that she had explored more into the interaction between sexual assault and wider cultural issues affecting women and girls (e.g. socialisation, hidden pressures and emotional labour), as trauma does not always result from one isolated incident.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Body shaming, Child abuse, Sexism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Eating disorder

izzy_t01's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative reflective sad slow-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Vomit, and Child abuse

sarahrose14's review

challenging emotional medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Child abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Body shaming, Pedophilia, Vomit, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

idontread's review

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

so well written and told and the mention of the Hills hoist at the end got me. A book that will definitely stick with me forever, and I will be constantly reminded of as I start my law degree this year. this feels like required reading for everyone who can.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Eating disorder, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pedophilia, Misogyny, and Mental illness

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Self harm, and Domestic abuse

Minor: Homophobia, Addiction, Alcoholism, Racism, Grief, Alcohol, Body shaming, Colonisation, Cancer, and Death

carlytenille's review

challenging emotional informative inspiring fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Eating disorder, Incest, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia

kristinb's review

challenging emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Child abuse

ebba94's review

challenging dark emotional informative inspiring sad tense medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Child abuse, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Eating disorder, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Gaslighting, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Rape, and Sexual content

tanzipanzi's review

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

5.0

This was such a challenging but  compelling memoir. A very heavy topic and one that far too many women can relate to. A young judges associate works as part of the legal system for sexual assault and rape trials before going to court herself for the sexual assault she experienced as a child. An honest account of trauma, how it lives on in peoples lives and an exploration of the Australian legal system that so many complainants have to suffer through. Such a courageous story and a true feminist icon for all those who haven’t found a voice or been listened to. 

It’s a book I want to recommend to everyone but recognise that for many the cases and trials feature traumatic experiences that are all too familiar. A privileged few would be able to read this without being triggered from their personal experiences or from those they know. Very well written, engaging, honest and vulnerable. “This kind of stuff happens because people don’t talk about it” and this book does a great job at opening up the conversation. I want every man in my life to read it and understand how much women have to go through and still not be believed. 

This quote sums up the vibe of the book quite nicely: “You cry and you cry, and when you're done crying, you wipe your eyes, and slap your cheeks, and you get angry, and you get to work.”

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Eating disorder, Vomit, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Rape