Animal

A Novel

De: Lisa Taddeo

Narrado por: Emma Roberts

From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and global phenomenon Three Women, comes an “intoxicating” (Entertainment Weekly), “fearless” (Los Angeles Times), and “explosive” (People) novel about “what happens when women are pushed beyond the brink, and what comes after the reckoning” (Esquire).

Joan has spent a lifetime enduring the cruelties of men. But when one of them commits a shocking act of violence in front of her, she flees New York City in search of Alice, the only person alive who can help her make sense of her past. In the sweltering hills above Los Angeles, Joan unravels the horrific event she witnessed as a child—that has haunted her every waking moment—while forging the power to finally strike back.

Animal is a depiction of female rage at its rawest, and a visceral exploration of the fallout from a male-dominated society.

Chapters

The chapter outline in audible didn’t match the chapters in actual audio content. This has happened with other audible purchases. It didn’t stop me from finishing but can get confusing. Just a note.

shocking and compelling

I forget who recommended this book to me but as a lover of thrillers it absolutely hit the spot despite not being outright horror. Joan is an incredible character to learn the ins and outs of. The commentary on being a young woman in this world will resonate with you if you’ve ever had to make it on your own with parents.

Surprising

I didn't expect much from this book but was surprisingly drawn in by the story. The author reveals things in pieces, which works perfectly. Of course, the protagonist (Joan) is highly unlikeable and self-destructive, which is the point. I don't need to cheer on or like a main character when I read/listen to a book. The ending will bother some, but I found it a perfect way to cap off this tale.

One unnecessary element was the overuse of vulgarity. Now, a well-placed F bomb does not bother me, but describing every sexual act as Fxxxing can be too much even for someone who isn't a prude about cussing. I can see the point of the author using vulgarity because it gives you insight into the character's self worth (lack thereof); however, the point can be made in other ways.

The narration was ok and it probably is appropriate to the story. I found the narrator's voice annoying, but that's just me (reminded me a bit too much of. a teenager's voice.) . She did a good job presenting the story and notice, I finished the book!!! Mission accomplished for her!

Love! SA, family, miscarriage TW

Loved this book! Only read it if you have the mindset to do so. SA trauma, Family trauma/neglect, and miscarriage trauma. Such a well rounded story. You'll cry when you get to the last chapter!!!

Dark,heavy,cruel,sad,angry,powerful with hope

It’s like a long letter from generations of angry women /crazy women to YOU-every new generation of women,about Rapes we’ve suffered silently and the other type of,we kind have dressed for it,it’s the patriarchy sociality which granted men all the power and choices,and women the duty to suffer, obey, sacrifice with gratitude.
It’s so suffocating,I wanna curl up and sob,and from time to time I felt physically sick of pain and despair,I really want to give Joan a hug,Also as in real life , female relationship saved all.