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Eh. Listened on audio book and don’t think I’d have finished it if it wasn’t being read to me. Loved the feminist aspects of the book but overall felt the story was weak. Wasn’t surprised by any of the twist or events.

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basil_plant's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
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

had a bit of a hard time getting into the book initially as it was hard for me to relate to the characters (upper class female lawyers and mothers who lead very different lifestyles than i do) but enjoyed the book more as it continued. the investigative documents at the end of most chapters really helped to keep my interest at the start, as i wanted to see how it all connected.

how many women that i know have experienced something similar to the things that happen in this book?

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saara_ilona_muu's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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kteq's review against another edition

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mysterious tense medium-paced

2.5

Not a particularly intersectional approach to sexual harassment in the workplace, since despite clear dedication to highlighting the double standard for professional women, the focus remains largely on those white and well-off for a large portion of the book. Rather than a nuanced reckoning against the system, it reads like a one-note introduction to feminist theory (for example, one protagonist repeatedly idolatrizes Tina Fey). Although the female characters are not meant or needed to be likable in order to root for them in this situation, it feels difficult for the reader to give the book a pass solely based on supporting women.

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kylieqrada's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So yes the individual cast of characters is pretty much antithetical to everything I am as a person. High powered capitalist corporate career-above-all drone woman I will never be. But the collective voice also spoke to me? And the plot was interesting and touched on themes that hit home? A little white feminism-y at times, but overall, I liked it.

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abookandaspotoftea's review

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challenging dark emotional reflective tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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