I received this book as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewers group. To be honest I didn't even finish the book -- I tried but no go.

I have read many books about sexual abuse and rape to understand more about the culture and the therapy involved since I have chosen that area as a place that I can give back. I have read sad stories, horror stories, encouraging stories, depressing stories...but this one didn't seem to fit into any of those.

I didn't care for the writing style -- I couldn't connect to the main character -- the first chapter had so many curse words that it turned me off. I flipped deeper into the book to see if things got any better, they didn't.

This story may have something valuable to share on the topic but it needs a lot of rewrite and editing.

Story contains strong language and detailed sex scenes.

At first I wasn't impressed by the writing, and the story with no nuance, but the more I read the more I felt a deep empathy and understanding for Edie, who is struggling after being raped by her date. Unfortunately the frustrations, anger, and confusion she feels are far too familiar to every woman in the world. I didn't like the writing, I thought the overall story was trite, but I can't help but like this book because it made me remember my younger self so clearly. ( )

I received this book as part of the LibraryThing Early Reviewers group. I liked the book overall; I think every woman can empathize with the issues the female protagonist faces, whether you've been in her specific situation or not. As women, we've all been subjected to clueless men and unwanted sexual advances of some kind. The portrayal of the issue of date rape and its emotional and physical aftermath felt very realistic, including her journey through the effects of experiencing date rape and into her healing process. I realize that one of the functions of this book is as commentary on current sexual issues, but for me this piece of fiction would have been more satisfying to read if Edie was shown confronting her rapist. The fact that she didn't felt realistic, though. And although it was billed as a love story (and the whole literary function of Philip was he was the right guy at the wrong time), I would rather have liked to see Edie go through her personal growth and healing on her own rather than coping with a new relationship (and having a man help to "save" her from her trauma). But maybe that's just me. It was a quick and meaningful read, so if you like fiction that covers serious and current gender issues then this is a good book for you. ( )

This book was an uncomfortable breeze to read. By that, I mean that the act of reading it flew by but the topic of the story is uncomfortable.
At the start of the novel, Edie, our main character, recounts a date rape to one of her best friends. She then wants to run away from what she just confessed. This is a completely understandable reaction.
As days pass, she tells two other friends and begins to process her emotions.
Edie's inner voice is fascinating!
During this recovery period, she meets Philip and he is the man of the book's title.
But he is worth it.

Overall, a good story about one horrible experience and one excellent one. ( )

This book starts out with the main character, Edie, becoming a victim of date rape. She then goes on with her life while at the same time coming to terms with what has happened to her. She is fortunate to have very supportive friends who help her through. She also meets Philip not long after her rape. He is a great guy and she laments that she has met him at the wrong time in her life. I loved his character and how he was able to support Edie when many men would have had a hard time with how to do so. Overall, I liked many things about this book. I thought the writing flowed well and I also thought Edie's feelings were written realistically. That being said, I also felt that the book was too short and that it wrapped up a little too easily.

My sincere thanks to Frayed Edge Press and Library Thing Early Reviewers for the opportunity to read this book and give my unbiased opinion of it. ( )