The Change

A Novel

Paperback, 478 pages

English language

Published June 12, 2022 by HarperCollins Publishers.

ISBN:
978-0-06-314404-0
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4 stars (8 reviews)

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Review of 'The Change' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

Given the 4+ average on this, I’m surprised how disappointed I was! This is maybe 2.5 stars, I did enjoy parts of it.

My major complaint is the way this story lays it on thick. Subtlety, who? I think there’s an audience for a story like this (4 stars indicates as much), so it’s not necessarily a flaw. But it’s definitely not what I prefer. And for me it does a disservice to the real life situations like this.

It feels super White women feminism. It doesn’t come across as especially intersectional, and the White women of the story (who are also rich and educated) come across as unaware of their privilege. The way they interact with police speaks volumes.

I really don’t know what to think about Nessa, but I certainly question how she was written. The fact that she was introduced as having a big butt made me …

Review of 'Change' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

If you're looking for a book that's kind of like feminist revenge porn meets Witches of Eastwick, this is a solid pick. Even beyond the magic it's a bit over the top, so if you pick this up, treat it like a Halloween beach read. You'll need to forgive some gaps when it comes to character and plot, but if you can paper those over and imagine it as a movie, you'll probably have a good time.

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  • American literature