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A review by haneenoo
Rape a Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book is so dark and triggering, proceed with caution.
The way it describes the societies reaction to the rape is so frustrating, you want to kick the system between the legs. The choice of words and how Joyce Carol Oats writes is so sharp, precise and painful. It feels so true. Even when we think that nowadays we know better, there are still so icky voices. Some people could never understand.
I didn't like Dromoor. U didn't like how "justice" came to be. But Tina deserved the happy ending, and her daughter needs better.
Sharp, true and precise.
The way it describes the societies reaction to the rape is so frustrating, you want to kick the system between the legs. The choice of words and how Joyce Carol Oats writes is so sharp, precise and painful. It feels so true. Even when we think that nowadays we know better, there are still so icky voices. Some people could never understand.
I didn't like Dromoor. U didn't like how "justice" came to be. But Tina deserved the happy ending, and her daughter needs better.
Sharp, true and precise.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Suicide attempt, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Body shaming