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Louise MacGregor

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Obras de Louise MacGregor

Rape Jokes (2019) 17 cópias

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Rape Jokes by Louise MacGregor em Reviews of Early Reviewers Books (Junho 2019)

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Esta resenha foi escrita no âmbito dos Primeiros Resenhistas do LibraryThing.
I have to honestly say that I was not expecting to like this book. I think the title is meant to get your attention. But I thought it was a very good read. I think it's good to talk about things like this book covers. It shouldn't be taboo and this book helps to dispel that. It was a short read, but it is not a light read. This is not a beach book. This is a good book club book to get a real discussion going about real life.
 
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barbaraduncan | outras 9 resenhas | Sep 15, 2023 |
Esta resenha foi escrita no âmbito dos Primeiros Resenhistas do LibraryThing.
I received this book as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewers group. To be honest I didn't even finish the book -- I tried but no go.

I have read many books about sexual abuse and rape to understand more about the culture and the therapy involved since I have chosen that area as a place that I can give back. I have read sad stories, horror stories, encouraging stories, depressing stories...but this one didn't seem to fit into any of those.

I didn't care for the writing style -- I couldn't connect to the main character -- the first chapter had so many curse words that it turned me off. I flipped deeper into the book to see if things got any better, they didn't.

This story may have something valuable to share on the topic but it needs a lot of rewrite and editing.

Story contains strong language and detailed sex scenes.
… (mais)
 
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pjburnswriter | outras 6 resenhas | Jul 19, 2021 |
Esta resenha foi escrita no âmbito dos Primeiros Resenhistas do LibraryThing.
At first I wasn't impressed by the writing, and the story with no nuance, but the more I read the more I felt a deep empathy and understanding for Edie, who is struggling after being raped by her date. Unfortunately the frustrations, anger, and confusion she feels are far too familiar to every woman in the world. I didn't like the writing, I thought the overall story was trite, but I can't help but like this book because it made me remember my younger self so clearly.
 
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lisan. | outras 6 resenhas | Jun 1, 2021 |
Esta resenha foi escrita no âmbito dos Primeiros Resenhistas do LibraryThing.
I received this book as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewers group. I liked the book overall; I think every woman can empathize with the issues the female protagonist faces, whether you've been in her specific situation or not. As women, we've all been subjected to clueless men and unwanted sexual advances of some kind. The portrayal of the issue of date rape and its emotional and physical aftermath felt very realistic, including her journey through the effects of experiencing date rape and into her healing process. I realize that one of the functions of this book is as commentary on current sexual issues, but for me this piece of fiction would have been more satisfying to read if Edie was shown confronting her rapist. The fact that she didn't felt realistic, though. And although it was billed as a love story (and the whole literary function of Philip was he was the right guy at the wrong time), I would rather have liked to see Edie go through her personal growth and healing on her own rather than coping with a new relationship (and having a man help to "save" her from her trauma). But maybe that's just me. It was a quick and meaningful read, so if you like fiction that covers serious and current gender issues then this is a good book for you.… (mais)
 
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bethbordenk | outras 6 resenhas | May 25, 2021 |

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