Asking For It by Louise O'Neill
The Shocking, Heartbreaking Story of a Girl Who Was Raped
In a small Irish town, a seemingly perfect teenage girl named Emma O'Donovan finds her life shattered after a night of partying leads to a horrific incident. The story delves into the aftermath of sexual assault, exploring themes of victim-blaming, societal judgment, and the struggle for justice. As Emma grapples with the trauma and the community's harsh scrutiny, the narrative challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about consent, power, and the pervasive culture of silence surrounding such crimes.
The 8952nd greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 2015
- Nationality
- Irish
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 336
- Original Language
- English
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 1 lists:
- 48th on The 100 best Irish books of the 21st century (The Irish Times)