A review by readingnookreviews
Consent: A Memoir of Unwanted Attention by Donna Freitas

4.0

“Consent: A Memoir of Unwanted Attention” was unlike any other book I’ve read since it discussed stalking and how consent is viewed in society. I saw this one on bookstagram months ago and decided to pick it up! Donna Freitas is a beautiful writer and I loved her elaboration on different concepts such as Title IX and mandatory reporting. She relayed a view of mandatory reporting that I had never even thought of and it really made me take a step back and think. This book has a building feeling of unease throughout and I was angry and disturbed multiple times while reading, especially towards the end. We are given a look inside Donna’s thoughts/feelings while she went through this ordeal and how she felt afterwards. She struggles with PTSD, makes excuses, blames herself, and avoids even speaking about the subject. The situation in this book is one that should be discussed more often, as it is all too common and terrifying how easily this can ruin someone’s life.