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frederikkeebdrup's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Rape
clay1914's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this so much while hating so much the reality of women struggling for love, acceptance, and autonomy.
xereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
The fact that this book is nonfiction but kept my interest like a fiction read is surprising. I decided to read this because I saw the trailer for the show premiere and it’s always #bookfirst if I can help it. The vast differences and similarities between the 3 women is probably the most interesting and they show up as themes in the book (love, heartbreak, desire, intimacy, anxiety, trauma, self-doubt, grief, and more). Anddddd Justice for Maggie because that trial was a mess and I have no law experience but so much was missed! I’m excited to start the show now but also curious to know where and how these women are doing today.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism
hannahgjenson's review against another edition
3.5
this novel paints very interesting portraits of three american women whose lives have been negatively impacted by men (men who then refuse to accept blame or take accountability), but framed squarely in the context of their sexual desire and their interpersonal relationships. I wish the author provided more analysis and discussed a more direct POV on connections between these women’s traumatic experiences and their current behavior and feelings. I also thought the book lacked a queer perspective, which, beyond representing a wider range of women, would have provided an interesting and needed contrast to those who center men in their lives so strongly! I still found it insightful and challenging of my beliefs at times. I also found myself cheering for every main character often and just want the bets for them. a good book club read!
lucyvf's review against another edition
3.0
True stories of three women and their relationships. Interesting but didn't love the way it was written, didn't find the women that relatable.
mariab27's review against another edition
3.0
This book reads like beautifally-crafted fiction, and Taddeo imbues her descriptions of each woman with deep humanity and empathy. I am especially thankful that Maggie's story was told. Perhaps in this #MeToo moment, Aaron Knodel will finally be brought to task for his actions. However, my main reason for giving this book 3 stars instead of 4 is due to Taddeo's generalizations throughout this book about female desire. I worry that using the heterosexual experiences of three cis middle-class White women may further sexist claims about what it is to identify as a woman with sexual desires and needs.
mpapomeroy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5