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jameslyons's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
I devoured this in three days and felt like I was reading my own diary. I've never read anything that describes the nuances of abuse survival so well, particularly located in the early 2000s. I found it affirming, confronting, triggering, and a really fucking good read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Stalking
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Pedophilia, and Suicide
Minor: Animal death, Cancer, Death, Fatphobia, Gore, Blood, and Death of parent
Child sexual abuse is the main subject. Gaslighting, grooming, institutional violence, and coping mechanisms.readswitherin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
All in all, this was a good story but I wouldn't recommend it. It left me feeling too shitty.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence