Summary
From the award-winning author of Some Boys comes an unflinching examination of rape culture that delves into a family torn apart by sexual assault.
It’s been two years since the night that changed Ashley’s life. Two years since she was raped by her brother’s teammate. And a year since she sat in a court and watched as he was given a slap on the wrist sentence. But the years have done nothing to stop the pain.
It’s been two years of hell for Derek. His family is totall…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781492632818 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1492632813 |
| Author: | Patty Blount |
| Publisher: | Sourcebooks, Inc |
| Imprint: | Sourcebooks Fire |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 384 |
| Release Date: | 7 August 2018 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 14-17 |
Critics Review
“The book clearly emphasizes that rape culture’s pervasiveness can only be mitigated by reexamining society at large. Realistic and relevant.” – Booklist
“The book clearly emphasizes that rape culture’s pervasiveness can only be mitigated by reexamining
society at large. Realistic and relevant.” - Booklist
“Blount has written a heartrending but much-needed view on this subject. This book provides a nuanced look at the toxicity of rape culture and the long-lasting and harming aftermath of sexual assault. ” - School Library Journal
Patty Blount
Patty Blount wrote her debut novel, Send (a 2012 YALSA Quick Pick), after her son was bullied and her third novel, Some Boys (a 2015 RITA Award finalist), after seeing rape survivors blamed for the crimes committed against them. She lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband and sons.
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