ashenlar's review against another edition
5.0
An absolute must-read for every single person, but a very very difficult one - you will cry, a lot. Make sure you're looking after yourself too while reading this
Graphic: Misogyny, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
3.75
miller's writing is crisp and defyingly straightforward, powerfully conveying the initial confusion after the assault, and the subsequent mix of complex emotions that followed the yrs after: disbelief, fear, disappointment, rage and ultimately, hope. this book's honestly eye-opening in how the justice system and court process negatively affect survivors' lives, and it's baffling and enraging. there are very powerful moments st certain parts of the book that point out the larger culture's hypocrisy, double standards, and reaffirm miller's and other survivors' own self and autonomy. it's some memorable reading, thats for sure.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Medical content, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mass/school shootings
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Rape
sarah_hutchins's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Rape
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Minor: Suicide, Mass/school shootings, and Gun violence
thecomfortbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mass/school shootings, Vomit, and Racial slurs
amath's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Sexual assault, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
bdilley28's review against another edition
5.0
Favorite Quote: "It is not a question of if you will survive this, but what beautiful things await you when you do."
Graphic: Sexual assault, Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Gaslighting, Suicide, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Rape, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Gun violence, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
katekatiekait's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Sexual violence, and Mental illness
Moderate: Suicide
estanis's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Gaslighting, Mass/school shootings, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Alcohol, Rape, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Suicide, and Violence
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
5.0
Miller writes about her experience with such grace and strength, as well as the rage you'd expect. It's such an important book and it made me absolutely furious at the justice system. I remember reading Miller's victim impact statement when it was released and her book has the same power. I'd put off reading it because I knew it would be challenging but I'm so glad I did finally pick it up. She doesn't shy away from the realities of dealing with trauma and depression but it's also hopeful and much funnier than I was expecting. I've been following her on Instagram for a long time and really enjoy her illustrations and am so looking forward to seeing what she does next.
Graphic: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Gaslighting, Grief, Mental illness, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Gun violence, Mass/school shootings, Suicide, Misogyny, and Racial slurs
leefox's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Classism, Blood, Hate crime, Gun violence, Medical content, Medical trauma, Sexual content, Body horror, Death, Racial slurs, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Murder, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Mass/school shootings, Panic attacks/disorders, and Rape