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emmalouisepip 's review for:
The Night Swim
by Megan Goldin
*I received a copy from Net Galley for an honest review*
TW: Cancer, Rape, Rape of a minor, Sexual Assault, Suicide, Murder
Knowing this is a podcast style book I knew it would be a great audiobook. I may go and listen if I ever get my hands on the audiobook.
Early on I wondered if having the podcast crime along with the death of Jenny would be a problem. But I was intrigued to how they would be connected by the end.
As the book progressed it made sense as to why both stories were present. Both stories tackled important topics that need attention brought to them. By the end both stories tied together nicely and made sense.
The way Megan wrote about how women are raised and expected to go the extra mile to protect themselves but the rapists are never blamed for what they chose to do to innocent people.
"You know, the usual stuff. Hold your keys between your fingers to use as a weapon. Keep your phone in your hand and dial nine-one-one if you’re being followed or feel afraid. If every woman who felt afraid called nine-one-one, the switchboard would melt. That is what women live with every day of our lives."
"So why is it that when women are attacked, the onus is on them? “If only she hadn’t walked home alone.” “If only she hadn’t cut through the park.” “If only she’d taken a cab."
This was a hard book to read at times. Especially when it came to the graphic detail of the rapes. Such a heart wrenching intense story.
The topic of rape will always be a tough read but we need to read them. Change the way victims are treated. They deserve better. I was frustrated throughout. All the victim blaming that we sadly see with every rape case. Something needs to change.
When it comes to the reveal of the killer I realised I wasn't trying to figure it out so I definitely didn't figure it out. But I'm OK with that. The end made sense and worked.
I would love another book with Rachel and her podcast. Maybe even a book based on season one of her podcast. That story sounds intriguing. Or even Mitch backstory. Either way I'm excited to read more by Megan Goldin.
There are so many quotes throughout this book that I highlighted. I'll leave you with one last one.
"To tell you the truth, I don’t get how we can almost unanimously agree that murder is wrong, yet when it comes to rape some people still see shades of gray."
TW: Cancer, Rape, Rape of a minor, Sexual Assault, Suicide, Murder
Knowing this is a podcast style book I knew it would be a great audiobook. I may go and listen if I ever get my hands on the audiobook.
Early on I wondered if having the podcast crime along with the death of Jenny would be a problem. But I was intrigued to how they would be connected by the end.
As the book progressed it made sense as to why both stories were present. Both stories tackled important topics that need attention brought to them. By the end both stories tied together nicely and made sense.
The way Megan wrote about how women are raised and expected to go the extra mile to protect themselves but the rapists are never blamed for what they chose to do to innocent people.
"You know, the usual stuff. Hold your keys between your fingers to use as a weapon. Keep your phone in your hand and dial nine-one-one if you’re being followed or feel afraid. If every woman who felt afraid called nine-one-one, the switchboard would melt. That is what women live with every day of our lives."
"So why is it that when women are attacked, the onus is on them? “If only she hadn’t walked home alone.” “If only she hadn’t cut through the park.” “If only she’d taken a cab."
This was a hard book to read at times. Especially when it came to the graphic detail of the rapes. Such a heart wrenching intense story.
The topic of rape will always be a tough read but we need to read them. Change the way victims are treated. They deserve better. I was frustrated throughout. All the victim blaming that we sadly see with every rape case. Something needs to change.
When it comes to the reveal of the killer I realised I wasn't trying to figure it out so I definitely didn't figure it out. But I'm OK with that. The end made sense and worked.
I would love another book with Rachel and her podcast. Maybe even a book based on season one of her podcast. That story sounds intriguing. Or even Mitch backstory. Either way I'm excited to read more by Megan Goldin.
There are so many quotes throughout this book that I highlighted. I'll leave you with one last one.
"To tell you the truth, I don’t get how we can almost unanimously agree that murder is wrong, yet when it comes to rape some people still see shades of gray."