A review by erica_reads_things
If You Tell by Gregg Olsen
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
Such an incredible story. The things these girls went through are absolutely horrific. What a story of strength and resilience though. Remarkable.
As far as the writing goes, it was pretty well done and attention grabbing. Interesting to listen to, though it does skip around the timelines quite often so it was hard at times to keep track of where things were and how small story tangents fit in. I had to rewind the audio a couple of times to relisten and focus on what was happening. Small qualm with the overall structure or else I would have given it 5 stars. Very tastefully and respectfully done.
As far as the writing goes, it was pretty well done and attention grabbing. Interesting to listen to, though it does skip around the timelines quite often so it was hard at times to keep track of where things were and how small story tangents fit in. I had to rewind the audio a couple of times to relisten and focus on what was happening. Small qualm with the overall structure or else I would have given it 5 stars. Very tastefully and respectfully done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Body horror, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Torture, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Confinement, Homophobia, Vomit, Drug use, Fatphobia, Grief, and Excrement
Minor: Medical content, Stalking, Cancer, Suicidal thoughts, and Pregnancy