This is one of the best books I have listened to on Audible. It is unsettling , it is painful, it is beautiful. A lot of people are put off because the topic of statutory rape arises in this book. That is off putting and disturbing. It is supposed to be. a lot of things..
Review from Salt to the Sea →
I absolutely loved this book. I got so attached to the characters. As each one either survived or didn’t make it I got so emotional. When I found out the shoe poet and Emilia didn’t make it I cried. I loved the poet so much and wanted him to survive. Definitely would recommend to others.
What??? “All the Ugly and Wonderful Things just shot a bullseye to my heart. This was one controversial listen and I thoroughly enjoyed this story with all its nuances. The story is well-written and progression from one chapter to the other was not what I anticipated. I had a hard time wrapping around the idea..
Review from Feral →
It’s strange to see the views on this pre 2020 were around 3 to 2 stars but afterwards they are mostly 5. So, if that’s not thought provoking enough I don’t know what is. My only disappointment is that I wish there were other books to this series and maybe there is but it was..
Review from Sex from Scratch →
Although not every chapter resonated with me, I felt like the topics were fairly well covered. The author prefaces with an explanation that these are anecdotal examples… I felt those stories helped personify situations. I often thought, “so, I’m not the only one who…” thinks/feels/does something. It was also easy to follow.
Review from Salt to the Sea →
Well…I cried and I laughed and I fell in love. This book simply put is beautifully dark with twists of light and love.
I wasn’t sure what to expect but this was a really engaging story and I fell in love with the characters and their story. Great narration. The expression and description of challenging topics felt genuine. These are the sorts of characters you remember even when the details of their stories get hazy.
Review from The Ghost of Grey Fox Inn →
I loved the narrator the book was overall good not my favorite I would of liked it more if there was more of a suspect list and if something else happened it boring bit also not I don’t know like I said not my favorite but not the worst most likely in my top 15..
Review from Liar’s Bench →
The storyline was very good. The characters were very clear and you could easily follow along. This book gets right to the point but then just seems to drag in getting to any sort of resolution.
I completely enjoyed this read. Such bittersweet & controversial topics, handled lightly and presented in a loving albeit brutally raw way. I felt a bit guilty and uncomfortable about cheering for this couple- due to societal beliefs, but it truly illustrates how rules do not fit every situation… and asks us the real question of..