readingonfordearlife's review
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Suicide, and Sexual assault
kteq's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
2.75
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
thegrandheist's review
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.25
I really liked this book. Took place in a law firm and was written by a woman lawyer with experiences similar to the ones depicted in the book, so it was super authentic and true to the current issues surrounding reporting sexual assault and power differences. Kinda hurt how true it was, and how we saw this verbatim in the #metoo movement. A little slower paced than most thrillers, but a great read. It really picks up a little over halfway.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Suicide
hotrichjew's review against another edition
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Not your average thriller: an important story of secrets, mystery and courage, told in gripping way. Amazing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual assault and Rape
caroline_hutchison's review
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
kylieqrada's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Rape, Death, and Suicide
malenhar's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.0
This book follows a group of women lawyers working at a firm in Texas. After their companies CEO dies, they realize the person next in line to take that position is a man in which they all have mixed feelings about.
This book covers sexism in the workplace and sexual harassment against women extensively and it was anything but subtle. They throw the themes of feminism and women sticking together in your face. Which, to be clear, I am ALL for those themes, I'd just like them to be conveyed in a more nuanced way.
I liked the story however I felt like it dragged on far too long. The ending was satisfying but the journey was a but of a snooze.
This book covers sexism in the workplace and sexual harassment against women extensively and it was anything but subtle. They throw the themes of feminism and women sticking together in your face. Which, to be clear, I am ALL for those themes, I'd just like them to be conveyed in a more nuanced way.
I liked the story however I felt like it dragged on far too long. The ending was satisfying but the journey was a but of a snooze.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexual harassment
kaylahcc's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Rape
amcghig's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Rape
eleyden's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I liked how there were many different perspectives throughout the entire book. I was also shocked by a few things towards the end, I really thought I had it figured out. This was a rough read because of the content - sexual harassment in the workplace.
I think the writer did an excellent job describing all of the extra challenges women face on a daily basis, not just at work but in regular day to day as well. I really enjoyed the beginning of the chapters were she was explaining how we “think”.
I also loved the notion of women supporting women. And the deep friendships the 3 women had with each other. It was so nice to read about true friendships and hardships.
I think the writer did an excellent job describing all of the extra challenges women face on a daily basis, not just at work but in regular day to day as well. I really enjoyed the beginning of the chapters were she was explaining how we “think”.
I also loved the notion of women supporting women. And the deep friendships the 3 women had with each other. It was so nice to read about true friendships and hardships.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Mental illness and Violence