A fictional story of a sheltered young woman who strays into the unknown life of violence and lust through jealousy as a victim to find full circle the meaning of herself and her life.
My Take:
This book left me with so many mixed reactions, I just can't make up my mind about it! First off, I appreciate the message of this book. The author is trying to bring attention to the scary topic of domestic abuse, and this book definitely grabs your attention. I was really torn on the writing style itself. It was very vague and I was never 100% sure of what was going on. There was almost no background on any of the characters, and the transitions from event to event were unclear. I was not able to tell if the vagueness was done on purpose y the author, and this left me feeling slightly confused. Some people really enjoy a story with a lot of ambiguity, and if that is you, go ahead and check this book out. Also, I think the fact that I have not been a victim of domestic abuse makes the story and emotions less accessible to me. There were a few events in the story that as a former EMT I had a hard time swallowing. Again, I think the message of this book, and the purpose behind it are great, I'm just not sure about how much I personally liked the work. If you have been a victim of abuse, I may suggest this book. 4, Borrow from a Friend
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