What are you reading? "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover

Noelia's contribution

The Book

After watching the film adaptation, It Ends with Us, I felt deeply disappointed. The movie tries to tackle the deep emotional and psychological complexities of an abusive relationship. Still, in the end, it feels like a slow rhythm, superficial and missing the story's heart. For this reason, I picked up Collen Hoover's original novel, and I'm glad I did, as the book offers far finer emotional and psychological aspects of the same story. 

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It Ends with Us follows Lily Bloom, who falls in love with Ryle Kincaid, a charming neurosurgeon. At first, the relationship seems perfect, but as the relationship continues, Ryle's dark and abusive side begins to surface. What surprise me the most is how the author portrays the complexity of an abusive relationship, particularly the emotional manipulation that can make it so difficult for the victim to leave or split out of this relationship. 

The book also explores the generational trauma of abuse. Lily reflects on her mother's abusive relationship with her father. This theme of breaking the cycle of abuse resonates deeply in the novel, explaining the difficulties of escaping from toxic patterns and the possibility of healing and change. 

In conclusion, while the film adaptation doesn't live up to it, the book is a powerful, thought-provoking reading. It's a love story, trauma and the strength it takes to leave behind what hurts you. 

The Author

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Colleen Hoover is a bestselling American author known for her emotional and often controversial novels, primarily in the genres of contemporary romance, young adult, and psychological thrillers. Born on December 11, 1979, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Hoover initially pursued a career in social work before turning to writing. She self-published her first novel, Slammed, in 2012, which quickly gained attention and led to a major publishing deal. Her success as a self-published author was groundbreaking, and she became one of the most prominent figures in the world of contemporary fiction.

Hoover's writing is characterized by its raw emotion, deeply flawed characters, and exploration of complex themes such as love, loss, trauma, and healing. Some of her most popular books include It Ends with Us, Verity, Confess, and November 9. It Ends with Us has been particularly influential, touching on sensitive topics like domestic abuse and the complexities of abusive relationships, and has been adapted into a film.

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