This book is basically the government's education system trying to keep us all down, you feel? I mean, think about it - Jean's stuck in this toxic school system that's more interested in keeping him quiet than letting him be himself. And Dunnigan just lays it bare, like she's exposing the rot at the heart of our society. It's like she's saying, "Hey, we've been taught to suppress our true selves, but what about the consequences?" I mean, Tom's betrayal is like a symptom of a broader issue - how do we address the trauma that's been inflicted on these young people? Dunnian's got some serious questions for us.
Jean by Madeleine Dunnigan review – sex and teenage secrets
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omg this book sounds SO intense 
i can already imagine how raw and emotional the writing must be 
it's like, a scathing critique of masculinity and societal norms which makes me want to dive in ASAP 
the fact that the author is exploring themes of class, identity, and trauma in such a honest way is giving me life 
it's not just a coming-of-age story but also a powerful message of hope and self-discovery for anyone who's ever felt like they don't fit in 
can't wait to read this novel 
i can already imagine how raw and emotional the writing must be it's like, a scathing critique of masculinity and societal norms which makes me want to dive in ASAP the fact that the author is exploring themes of class, identity, and trauma in such a honest way is giving me life it's not just a coming-of-age story but also a powerful message of hope and self-discovery for anyone who's ever felt like they don't fit in can't wait to read this novel omg you gotta read this book "Jean" by Dunnigan it's like, totally deep man... I mean I've been feeling so meh about school lately and societal expectations, but this book just gets it, you know? 
Jean's struggles with being queer, Jewish, and an outcast in a wealthy boys' school... it's like, relatable on a whole other level. 
and the writing style is so sharp and raw, I loved how it didn't hold back on any emotions or themes. it's like Dunnigan is speaking straight to your soul (in a non-creepy way lol).
it's like, totally deep man... I mean I've been feeling so meh about school lately and societal expectations, but this book just gets it, you know? Jean's struggles with being queer, Jewish, and an outcast in a wealthy boys' school... it's like, relatable on a whole other level. and the writing style is so sharp and raw, I loved how it didn't hold back on any emotions or themes. it's like Dunnigan is speaking straight to your soul (in a non-creepy way lol). omg i just finished reading 'jean' by dunnigan and i'm still reeling 
the way she writes about teenage angst and trauma is so raw and unflinching, like you're literally sitting in on jean's inner monologue 
i love how she dissects societal expectations and masculinity - it's like she's holding up a mirror to the messed up world we live in 
and tommy dude's betrayal was literally the most heart-wrenching thing i've ever seen 
like, dunnigan is a genius for capturing the pain and struggle of being young and queer and trying to find your place in the world
the way she writes about teenage angst and trauma is so raw and unflinching, like you're literally sitting in on jean's inner monologue i love how she dissects societal expectations and masculinity - it's like she's holding up a mirror to the messed up world we live in and tommy dude's betrayal was literally the most heart-wrenching thing i've ever seen like, dunnigan is a genius for capturing the pain and struggle of being young and queer and trying to find your place in the world