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lackaaadaisical's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.25
erine's review against another edition
A tale that zeroes in on the intersection between memoir, past relationships, sexual experiences, alcoholism and its effects on the author's past and present, motherhood, living in a femme-presenting body, and internalized misogyny. It's a single story, but one that echoes others.
The author makes herself extraordinarily vulnerable, laying bare a long list of choices that no doubt will garner judgment. But the way these choices are presented speaks pretty clearly to how hard it is to make clear-eyed choices as a teen and young adult living in a society that pressures its men to be violent and its women to be ashamed.
The author makes herself extraordinarily vulnerable, laying bare a long list of choices that no doubt will garner judgment. But the way these choices are presented speaks pretty clearly to how hard it is to make clear-eyed choices as a teen and young adult living in a society that pressures its men to be violent and its women to be ashamed.
eldritchreader's review against another edition
2.0
TW/CW: sexual assault/rape, female shaming/slurs, alcoholism
I had so many expectations for this book. But I just didn't feel like I got anything out of it.
I want to start off by saying that this is a brave display of some really tough topics and hard times. I am not by any means discounting the experiences that are shared in this book. Rather the execution is what didn't work for me.
Overall, the book feels like an unedited diary. The dialogue is very much a stream of consciousness, rather than any type of story-telling or intentional prose. I understand that this is likely the intent of the book, but it just did not engage me.
It's a book that is very one-track mind - there is no real growth or insight being presented by the author. Rather just what is and thoughts that are spoken/written without any reflection or editing.
The illustrations as well - honestly, they were part of the reason I originally requested the book. But the simplistic design just seemed to add to the dull narration.
Overall, I appreciate the author presenting her experiences but this really isn't something that worked for me.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I had so many expectations for this book. But I just didn't feel like I got anything out of it.
I want to start off by saying that this is a brave display of some really tough topics and hard times. I am not by any means discounting the experiences that are shared in this book. Rather the execution is what didn't work for me.
Overall, the book feels like an unedited diary. The dialogue is very much a stream of consciousness, rather than any type of story-telling or intentional prose. I understand that this is likely the intent of the book, but it just did not engage me.
It's a book that is very one-track mind - there is no real growth or insight being presented by the author. Rather just what is and thoughts that are spoken/written without any reflection or editing.
The illustrations as well - honestly, they were part of the reason I originally requested the book. But the simplistic design just seemed to add to the dull narration.
Overall, I appreciate the author presenting her experiences but this really isn't something that worked for me.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
carolinecherie88's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
blairmahoney's review against another edition
4.0
A compelling memoir about alcoholism, self-destructive behaviours and misogyny. But also with a sense of humour amidst the bleakness.
ellephuonglinhnguyen's review
3.0
I cradled these memories, let them wail and moan and cut me. I hadn't learned how to have empathy for myself, only for other people.
staplerscissors's review against another edition
4.0
Candid memoir of the author's alcoholism, objectification by men, experiences of rape and violence, and healing through it by writing and drawing it. "Shame is an instrument of oppression."