A review by laileanah
The List by Yomi Adegoke
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I did not like this. This is an important topic treated in a messy way.
This takes a #MeToo movement-esque basic storyline and focuses on the men who are exposed.
I think the author was trying to make a grand statement or say something important, but mostly, this reads as a defense of ain't-shit men.😩
This had the bones of a good story in there, and the author clearly understood the basics of the story.
No one needs a defense of the bad perpetrators, especially when the victims rarely receive any justice.
The author clearly lays out that less than 1% of men accused are impacted while all victims are harmed 100% of the time. The debacle with Meg thee Stallion after being a victim of gun violence is all the proof I need that wr don't need to be worried about the impact of this type of public shaming on perpetrators.
This takes a #MeToo movement-esque basic storyline and focuses on the men who are exposed.
I think the author was trying to make a grand statement or say something important, but mostly, this reads as a defense of ain't-shit men.😩
This had the bones of a good story in there, and the author clearly understood the basics of the story.
No one needs a defense of the bad perpetrators, especially when the victims rarely receive any justice.
The author clearly lays out that less than 1% of men accused are impacted while all victims are harmed 100% of the time. The debacle with Meg thee Stallion after being a victim of gun violence is all the proof I need that wr don't need to be worried about the impact of this type of public shaming on perpetrators.
Spoiler
The gag is that this isn't a defense as Michael is a turd and his actions were abusive and harmful while this text focused on framing his ex, misogynistically, as unhinged.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, and Misogyny