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A review by hungeberg
Asking for It by Louise O'Neill
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It didn't start that good. I couldn't remember all the character names and i constantly forgot who Emma had beef with undsoweiter. However it did change like 33% into the book. I loved how carefully Louise O'Neill have created the story and the characters. Everyone felt very real and the look inside of Emmas concious was so interesting. It really deepens the understanding of how rape victims are seen to be behave as well as how the society around them challenges what it means to be violated.
However be aware; this book has almost every single content warning one can give (like except homo/transphobia)
However be aware; this book has almost every single content warning one can give (like except homo/transphobia)
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Rape, Self harm, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment