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Any Man
Any Man | Amber Tamblyn
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From actress, director, and poet Amber Tamblyn, comes this shockingly original debut novel that explores the experience of victims of sexual assault as if men were targeted as women, breaking new ground on the gendered way we contemplate rape culture. Unfortunately, you don't have to look far, just to the news headlines, to find sexual violence in our world. In her provocative debut novel, Tamblyn challenges our willingness to accept women as victims of sexual violence and the destructive ways in which our society perpetuates rape culture. An English teacher has a drink at a bar and is drugged and raped.An unsuccessful standup comedian is victim of a break in and is raped.A web designer begins an online flirtation with a mysterious person who later stalks and rapes the designer.A fifteen-year-old high school student sexually assaulted in a bathroom.What each of these characters have in common is that they are victims of sexual assault, and they are men. A haunting serial rapist is on the loose, who goes by the name Maude. She preys on men, at bars, online, at parties, as they live the aftermath of their assault in the form of doubt from the police, feelings of shame, and disgust from their family and friends. All the while, the media hound the victims and publicly dissect the details of their assault. What is remarkable is how each of these men band together, and it is by voicing their stories that they find strength and a way forward. Told in alternating viewpoints, Any Man is a remarkable, challenging, and dark examination of our gendered biases when it comes to sexual violence. As bold as it is timely, Any Man is a poignant and strikingly original work about our pervasive rape culture that seeks to assert how powerful and transformative language can be in speaking about sexual assault.
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#DaysDevotedTo #Authors
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Tess Gerritsen, Amber Tamblyn, and Kathy Reichs. Clockwise from top left.

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect 🤩 4d
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JackOBotts
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Victoriahoperose
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I am at a loss for words. This book was not what k expected, but quite possibly one of the most important books I have ever read. I don‘t know how Amber Tamblyn accomplished what she did in this book, but it‘s something that is going to stay with me forever. I feel like it would be hard to say much without diving too deep, so I think it‘s best to just say that not only is the writing excellent, but the message is powerful and needs to be heard.

5feet.of.fury Youve piqued my curiosity! 2y
Victoriahoperose @5feet.of.fury just some TWs in case you decide to read it for rape and violence. 2y
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anniebannanie
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Such a powerful and disturbing book.

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LauraRenae
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As you get older, you spend more time reflecting on those times that have shaped you. Those distinct moments in time to which, for good or for bad, your mind continually returns. This novel resonates with me due one such moment. Line by line the author proves how incredibly talented she is.

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Intense!!!!

Nute Yes! I‘m willing to do all of those suggestions! 5y
bookaholic1 💯❤❤ 5y
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Victoriahoperose
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I was thinking of Any Man by Amber Tamblyn or Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L Davis for my pick but I have a few others that look good. Which one do you guys think? I have other options if we don‘t like any of these!! #lmpbc

Bookish_AF They both sound good! I would probably choose Any Man as this is a topic that interests me. 5y
ambam1987 Tiffany Sly lives here now looks good! 5y
Victoriahoperose @ambam1987 @whippoorwill815 @cwarnier I looked at some reviews and Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now had slightly higher reviews than Any Man, so I was thinking I would go with this one this time around if that‘s okay with you guys since we were kinda split on what we wanted to try? 5y
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Bookish_AF I am good with that! 5y
ambam1987 I‘m good with that too! Do addresses get sent out via email?! I‘ve never participated in the Litsy exchange 5y
Victoriahoperose @ambam1987 yes you should have gotten an email with all of our addresses after you filled out the form to join. 5y
ambam1987 I‘ve only received a sign-up confirmation email. Could someone forward me the info!? asternitzke87@gmail.com 5y
Victoriahoperose @ambam1987 I forwarded it to you! 5y
ambam1987 @Victoriahoperose got it! Thanks a bunch! 5y
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With a satirical bent & a similar attitude and role reversal as Naomi Alderman‘s The Power, Amber Tamblyn‘s poetic debut novel proved is a cutting commentary on society‘s present approach to victims of sexual assault— it reads like a biting critique on our victim-blaming culture. The play with format lent itself well to the story as it zooms in & out. It was a smart, creative leap for Tamblyn. Her voice is one that will leave quite the impact.

Tonton Lovely review! 6y
mrozzz Thanks so much! @Tonton 6y
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A gender-reversed look at sexual assault, which allows the reader to hear the intense weight of the experiences. Excellent take on how the media has contributed to us downplaying these issues for women over so much time. Read my full review on how this audiobook goes beyond #MeToo to the personal: https://freereadandwrite.wordpress.com/2019/02/03/the-personal-beyond-metoo-any-... (trigger warning: this book is brutal)

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Kshakal
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My book haul from my first trip to Dotters Books and you can bet I will be back!! #shoplocal

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samjmitchell
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What I thought was going to be a dramatic thriller featuring a female serial killer turned out to be a story about the victims and how their assault affected the rest of their lives.

It shines a light on men getting assaulted; something you never hear about. It was very disturbing.

The perfect amount of horror, sadness, and fact. Not just another celebrity novel like I thought! 5/5.

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This book is powerful.

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#bookreview What a mind fuck! Heavy trigger warning for rape and forced bestiality. This book is not my personal cup of tea.
It is a very important book though. It holds up a mirror to society and shows us all how shitty we are to survivors of assault and rape.
If your feminism isn't intersectional, reevaluate your priorities.
You will not like this book. You are not supposed to. Please don't read this unless you feel emotionally safe to do so.

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The writing in this book was so good. It‘s the first book that uses poetry and prose that I was able to get through. It‘s a tough read because of the violence but it is a powerful one. I think I‘m just going to sit for a while and think about what I just read.

kgriffith Oof, I dunno if I have the capacity for this one lately, but it sounds like a very powerful work. 6y
riversong153 @kgriffith there are so many trigger warnings with this so I understand completely. 6y
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vlwelser
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This book was fantastic. I definitely recommend it. 💖📚

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Mentallofilth
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Angry, provocative, creepy - Amber Tamblyn‘s debut novel combines poetry, social media, prose and more to tell a bleak, staggering story about society‘s collective shrug towards sexual assault, focusing entirely on male victims. There is a distance here, but I still found it quite powerful overall, like a more formally audacious but less character-driven (and therefore less interesting, to me) Rene Denfeld.

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amyf0x
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A spellbinding but deeply disturbing tale of how male victims of a woman‘s violent sexual assaults strive to overcome their trauma.

Read October 6-8
Book 42/50

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Adriannagab
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Got to see Amber Tamblyn and Leni Zumas today at the Brooklyn Book Festival. They were discussing dystopias of the patriarchy, super interesting.
Also scored 5 books for $10🙌🏽🙊 #BKBF

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GidgetsTreasures75
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9-3-18: 37th finished book of 2018! And it was a rough one!! Quick but searing and perfect for the times we live in. 👍🏼📖#️⃣3️⃣7️⃣

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PassportBooks
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Powerful.

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carolynnrising
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Super interesting how this novel flips the script and by doing so reveals all the absurdity and horror that victims/survivors of sexual assault face. It‘s not as clear cut as it might seem. I enjoyed how it was written in multiple styles, not just straight prose. I admire Amber Tamblyn as a person and an actor, in addition to her activism and writing, so this one gets all the stars from me. Should mention though, it‘s not for the faint of heart.

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8-10-18: Just arrived from the library!!!

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Morr_Books
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I am a bit confused on why this is rated so low on Litsy. I think it is a great novel and important. It is a difficult topic as it discusses the sexual abuse of men by a serial female rapist. So many emotions. The audiobook was well done and the sections that included social media was really eye opening and reminds me of why I dislike social media...except for Litsy.

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Chelleo
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Catching up on my magazine reading and came across a new #TBR title to add to the stack.

Soubhiville I‘m looking for this! Thanks for posting! 6y
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I just finished the audio in prep for today's event at @FountainBookstore this afternoon. It's brutal, blunt, raw and very timely. The audio was amazing, but I feel the need to physically read this too. The beginning is tough, but I think it's worth the journey. This book is not trying to be subtle at all, but by flipping genders Tamblyn brings to crystal clear focus the way our society handles (mostly mishandles) victims of sexual assault.

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3☆ | Lots of language | pub. June 26, 2018

A violent serial rapist on the loose, she goes by Maude. She hunts for men at bars, online and at home. In her wake, the men meet at a support group. Explores the destructive ways in which our society perpetuates rape cultgure.

Rape is the most under-reported crime; on average, 321,500 victims of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States. 1 out of 10 rape victims are male. -RAINN.ORG

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Impulse purchases I am about to make. Good thing I have coupons.

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TheFunkyBookworm
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I‘m finding it difficult to put this one into words.... this book was really distressing. I‘ve never read anything like it and I‘m not sure I would want to again. It gave me chills, tears and feelings of nausea. BUT this is not a book meant for enjoyment- it‘s meant to send a strong message about sexual assault, victim shaming and the callousness of the media- and therefore made me feel exactly how it should have.
5🌟

Burghbookaddict Is it weird that this makes me want to read it now? 😕 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @laurenashley nope. I think you should! 6y
Jenny Wait, is this by THE Amber Tamblyn? 6y
OrangeMooseReads I follow her on Twitter and love 95% of the things she says, want to read this. @Jenny it is. 6y
SleepyDragon She also writes poetry. 6y
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TheFunkyBookworm
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I was the first one waiting for the doors to be unlocked at this library this morning to pick up my hold on this one!!! Woohoo!!

Also, after yesterday‘s pool debacle, I discovered that if I go to one of the other pools in my neighborhood community I can read in peace and quiet. Probably bc this one is like being at the Motel 6 pool vs the Ritz Carlton 🤷‍♀️ Whatevs- not a soul in sight and I‘m happy as a clam! 😂

BookaholicNatty Looks like a relaxing day!!!!! 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @BookaholicNatty it sure was- but now the ominous clouds are starting to roll in 😩 6y
Burghbookaddict Let me know what you think of this one! I'm on the fence about whether I want to read it. 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @laurenashley just posted my review! 6y
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GerardtheBookworm
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Oh man. This is a hot mess. Actress Amber Tamblyn (yes, the Sisterhood Traveling Pants girl) is trying to get all literary with this gender bending #metoo novel of a female serial rapist who assaults only men. Then there is society's take on the perceptions of rape in our culture by using female misogyny to make a point. Sorry, Tamblyn is no Margaret Atwood and bless her heart she tries but this is a complete fail.

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Djspens
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Hahaha yes that's exactly what he would say

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mrozzz
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Do I look excited enough? #Starstruck 🤩

Not only did I pretty much channel the character (Tibby) Amber Tamblyn plays in Sisterhood growing up, I totally love the woman she is now! Her discussion with reporter Jodi Kantor, focusing on #MeToo — was so good & necessary.

Flipping through a few pages now: a female rapist goes unchecked and the public response to the male victims is much similar to current responses given to females. Yikes.

Melissa_J You always go to such great book signings/readings! BTW - is that a dress you are wearing and, if so, is it from Torrid? Cause if it is you and I were dressed identically today 😊 6y
britt_brooke Great photo!! 6y
kate_reads This was such an interesting take—I hope you enjoy 6y
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tammysue This is awesome! You have the best of fun at these book reads/signings, really enjoy seeing your posts! 💗☺️ 6y
Lmstraubie Very 😎 6y
JenReadsAlot I remember her from General Hospital ☺ 6y
intothehallofbooks I love this!!! 6y
readordierachel Cool!!! 6y
mrozzz You‘ve got it!! Hoe funny 😄 Torrid is my favorite @Melissa_J 6y
mrozzz It looks so good I don‘t want to read it quite yet! Flipped through a few pages... her experience writing poetry shows through! @kate_reads 6y
mrozzz @whatshesreadingnow it is really what keeps me motivated to keep working and excited my week days! So good to hear you like to see where I end up 💜☺️ 6y
mrozzz @Lmstraubie 🤓🙃🤗 6y
mrozzz @JenReadsAlot Ha! I didn‘t realize she was on that show 6y
mrozzz Too cool @ReadOrDieRachel 😃 6y
batsy How fun! I loved Joan of Arcadia 😆 6y
MicheleinPhilly Happy Birthday!!! 🎂 6y
LeahBergen Happy Birthday!! 📚📚📚 6y
mrozzz So fun!!! @batsy 6y
mrozzz @MicheleinPhilly Thank youuuuu 💗☺️ 6y
mrozzz @LeahBergen Thanks so much!! 💜😃 6y
rather_be_reading awesome! 6y
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LaceyDoesLit
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Check out my latest #bookreview at LaceyDoesLit.com! #books #bookish #bookworm #booknerd

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mrozzz
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Tonight‘s plans ☺️📚👌🏻

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Out today!!
🌟🌟🌟🌟.5/5
This one hits hard. Showing that sexual assult knows no gender. It can happen to anyone. Tamblyn does an excellent job here. I think this is an important book for our current society. A must-read! I finished it last month and I'm still thinking about it.
Thank you so much @HarperPerennial for sending me this ARC. This was one of my anticipated reads of 2018 and it didn't disappoint!
#bookreview #minibookreview

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Listened to one of my fav podcasts Read or Dead today and they mentioned these 2 books on their newest episode- Any Man features a female serial rapist (out now) and My Sister the Serial Killer features, well a female serial killer (out on Nov). Talk about some serious gender role reversals! Looking forward to getting my hands on these two!!!

Samantha.1020 I love that podcast too! 6y
JoScho Finished My Sister, the Serial Killer a few days ago and loved it!! It is available for request on Netgalley. 6y
JoScho Also Heartsick is the first in a series about a female serial killer. Great series! 6y
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TheFunkyBookworm @JoScho ohh thanks for the tip! I‘ll check that out! Is netgalley where u can request ebook arcs? 6y
TheFunkyBookworm @Samantha.1020 bwt that one and a few other of the book riot podcasts my tbr list is insane! 😂 6y
JoScho Yep! 6y
readordierachel These both sound excellent 6y
kate_reads These are both great picks! I really enjoyed My Sister, the Serial Killer 6y
Samantha.1020 @TheFunkyBookworm Mine too! I love All the Books and Get Booked as well. Actually I listen and love most of them which makes my TBR ridiculous 😂😂 6y
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Amber Tamblyn's novel was completely different than anything I have read recently. When I read the first 50 pages of the book, I was hooked. This book is so relevant in our current time where we blame victims of sexual assaults and gives us to insight to what a survivor is going through. The book is difficult read due to subject matter but it written well with different styles to convey its message. #BookExpo

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Woot woot #2 tweet “like” from Amber Tamblyn! #bigfan

Tomigirl44 I‘m excited (and a little envious) that you‘re going to be in Iowa City - Prairie Lights is my favoritest book 📚 store 💜 6y
Djspens @Tomigirl44 Mine too!! 6y
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Met the author Amber Tamblyn...no big deal...only IM TOTALLY FANGIRLING bc I‘ve been a fan since Joan of Arcadia back in 2003 (and she looked impressed that I knew what that show was, so she may remember me, for a minute, maybe) so excited to read the book! I‘m guessing this is the book I will read on the way home on Sunday on the train! I‘m not risking losing this book, although I trust USPS Priority Mail!

RadicalReader @MyNamesParadise what a beautiful picture seriously twins!! 6y
MyNamesParadise @RadicalReader awww, thank you!!! I‘m so happy a lady behind the booth didn‘t mind taking the photo! 6y
mydearwatson Oh my goodness, how cool! I remember that show, and she‘s also been in _The Ring_ and one of the _Grudge_ movies! And her dad was in _West Side Story_! 6y
mydearwatson And you probably knew all that already 😆. 6y
MyNamesParadise @mydearwatson and she was in General Hospital and my mom watched that! And she guest starred on Two and a Half Men! My mom knew all about her dad and his work! 6y
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This #fangirl got a tweet like from Amber Tamblyn 😃

Ericalambbrown Awesome! 6y
Ericalambbrown Awesome! 6y
Djspens And she just tweeted that she‘ll be coming to Iowa City! Yay! #girlpower 6y
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AmyG His face! (Or hers). ❤️ (edited) 6y
Louise So cute! Love the little fang sticking out! 😆😍🐾 6y
Soubhiville Aw 💕 6y
JoScho ❤️❤️❤️ 6y
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My current read and I am loving it! Thank you @HarperPerennial for sending it to me. Out June 26th!
In her blazingly original and unforgettable debut novel "Any Man", Amber Tamblyn brings to startling life a specter of sexual violence in the shadowy form of Maude, a serial female rapist who preys on men.
#arc #reads #currentlyreading #booklover #booksandcoffee

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Excited for this one!! Thank you @HarperPerennial ! Out June 26th.

As bold as it is timely, Any Man paints a searing portrait of survival and is a tribute to those who have lived through the nightmare of sexual assault.
#arc #anyman #bookish #alwaysreading