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hoodleyrootz's review against another edition
5.0
Daddy issues to the maxxxxx.
I understand most peoples poor reviews of this book, but ultimately as somebody who questions her own memories, has issues with parental figures, and had a time of dating a lot of people to find myself this book puts into words the struggles of each of those things. I thought the writing was captivating and I read this in two sittings, I couldn’t put it down. The inner narrative of the protagonist is real and not distracting. Very beautiful, very important, very niche and weird. Just what I like.
I understand most peoples poor reviews of this book, but ultimately as somebody who questions her own memories, has issues with parental figures, and had a time of dating a lot of people to find myself this book puts into words the struggles of each of those things. I thought the writing was captivating and I read this in two sittings, I couldn’t put it down. The inner narrative of the protagonist is real and not distracting. Very beautiful, very important, very niche and weird. Just what I like.
karbingut's review
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mlbobb12's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
francesforever's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
italya's review against another edition
4.0
good on her for seeking therapy cause she sure needed it
carly_luce2k14's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
chrsevs's review against another edition
emotional
sad
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
3.5
franchescal's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
gebevafaye's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
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
3.75
sagecantread's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up
i took a reallyyy long break between starting and finishing this one because it wasn’t really calling to me after i read the first chapter or so, and even once i finished it i was like hmmm not sure i really got that one, not for me..
BUT!
the more i think about it the more i really get what our main character was going through and talking about. i have a degree in psychology so maybe that sways my enjoyment of this book because it really is an exploration of parent-child relationships and how that can lead to toxic sexual practices in an attempt to control feelings/trauma
this is definitely a book where i couldn’t argue in the slightest if someone hates it because honestly during the whole book i was like wtf is happening and it only really settled with me afterwards
but i’m sure others will love it also! i think i fall somewhere in the middle but i’m giving it a 3.5/4 stars because it did really make me think and revisit my own life and history and mental health and i think that’s quite rare
i took a reallyyy long break between starting and finishing this one because it wasn’t really calling to me after i read the first chapter or so, and even once i finished it i was like hmmm not sure i really got that one, not for me..
BUT!
the more i think about it the more i really get what our main character was going through and talking about. i have a degree in psychology so maybe that sways my enjoyment of this book because it really is an exploration of parent-child relationships and how that can lead to toxic sexual practices in an attempt to control feelings/trauma
this is definitely a book where i couldn’t argue in the slightest if someone hates it because honestly during the whole book i was like wtf is happening and it only really settled with me afterwards
but i’m sure others will love it also! i think i fall somewhere in the middle but i’m giving it a 3.5/4 stars because it did really make me think and revisit my own life and history and mental health and i think that’s quite rare