A review by vaniavela
We Are Watching Eliza Bright by A.E. Osworth

challenging dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Eliza Bright was living a dream as an elite video game programmer at Fancy Dog Games when her private life suddenly became public. 

Told in a " we" narrative, this book places us readers as the toxic society. We are the judges of Eliza Bright, her actions and her persona.
We become the perpetuator of the harassment she receives, the very one that forces her to take matters into her own hands.

We are watching Eliza Bright analyze sexism, sexual harassment in the workplace, death threats, and living as a woman in a society that blames us.

I must say I felt uncomfortable reading this, acting as the perpetrator of these horrendous acts (thanks to the "we" perspective). Also, being a book about video games, the terms included were a bit difficult for me to follow being a total stranger to the subject. I tried my best, but failed in most cases. 

Overall, I think it is a well-written book with an interesting premise. 

tw: sexual harassment, death & rape threats, stalking, animal abuse, suicide, doxxing, homophobia, transphobia.



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