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This was one of the most thought-provoking books I've ever read. Knowing how I feel about rape, being a survivor myself... it really made me see things differently. The way people think about male rape... This book was so real. I feel that that's exactly how the case would play out, and it makes me angry!!! I don't understand how anyone can not think that just because someone did not say no doesn't mean it's a yes. The only thing that means yes is yes, and so many people can't or won't grasp that. It makes me so sad.
My heart goes out to Kamran. I hate that things got to a point where he felt the need to do what he did. He deserved better. From his parents to the school people. They really failed him.
My heart goes out to Finn. The whole book, I understood that he made a mistake, but he still raped Kamran. Idk what I think should've happened to him though. I know he was guilty, but I also know that it was an honest mistake. I don't think he would've done that if he were sober. And then when everything came out... I wish we could have heard from him one more time.
My heart goes out to Adam. I hate that boys may grow up thinking they're weak if they show "too much" emotion. I hate that he was forced into hunting. I actually hate that for both Kamran and Adam. I really don't like their father. I wish the mom had spoken up more. I hate that Adam didn't feel safe enough to speak up. I wonder how the trial and everything would have gone if he told his truth, the truth. I hope he doesn't carry the weight of the truth forever.
I wonder what will happen to them now after their "cuts."
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