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Cari
For most of the book, June is scared that people will condemn her for what she did. But what June ultimately realizes is that in the publishing industry only sales matter. Her agent seems to have known all along she did not write the books. Her publisher only cared if there were legal repercussions against them. In the end, she finally understood that no one cared about morals or ethics as long as she had a book that sold well: bad publicity is still publicity, controversy fuels sales, etc. Most importantly, she also realized she has no other story to tell: she has no original ideas and no desire to research new topics. In other words, she considers herself a writer but she does not want to engage with the writing proccess. She is not interested to do the hard work that writing her own, original, material would entail. So she has nothing to lose by continuing to profit from the scandal. Based on the initial offer for Candice's story, her book is expected to sell very well. June knows she can leech off that success (the advise of her agent "strike while is hot") by producing a counternarrative. If its legally viable to publish it and it seems likely to generate revenue, someone will publish it.
Whether it succeeds will entirely depend on whether the readers are willing to go along with her. As I see it, the end of the novel is a nod to readers' responsibility: the books we choose to buy send a strong message to publishers and authors regarding what's important to us as readers and consumers.
Whether it succeeds will entirely depend on whether the readers are willing to go along with her. As I see it, the end of the novel is a nod to readers' responsibility: the books we choose to buy send a strong message to publishers and authors regarding what's important to us as readers and consumers.
Chris
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bookachu
I think Juniper would continue to appeal to the white "Fox News" audience and commentators that were advocating for her.
They would fan the flames about how she was a victim in all of this, this community has advocated for people much worse then her that have done even more vile things.
I think her novel will be enough to have the average person give up in trying to understand everything, as with most online controversies end up turning out too. Athena, Candice, June, all of it would be too much for me to try and understand outside of my normal social media browsing.
If nothing else, June would still have a loyal following of Republicans who would buy every book she releases for no other reason then to "stick it to reverse racism."
They would fan the flames about how she was a victim in all of this, this community has advocated for people much worse then her that have done even more vile things.
I think her novel will be enough to have the average person give up in trying to understand everything, as with most online controversies end up turning out too. Athena, Candice, June, all of it would be too much for me to try and understand outside of my normal social media browsing.
If nothing else, June would still have a loyal following of Republicans who would buy every book she releases for no other reason then to "stick it to reverse racism."
Cavak
I suppose I shouldn't have been surprised that June chose the route she did. She's not the most virtuous character.
What I find most depressing is that our minds can fill in the blanks from there. Without much effort at all. There's really no ending. It's like The Tell-Tale Heart defied. I liked that audacity, and it makes its point pretty clear.
Gives me lots to think about. Probably not going to reread this again anytime soon. Little too much toxicity for me.
What I find most depressing is that our minds can fill in the blanks from there. Without much effort at all. There's really no ending. It's like The Tell-Tale Heart defied. I liked that audacity, and it makes its point pretty clear.
Gives me lots to think about. Probably not going to reread this again anytime soon. Little too much toxicity for me.
Kay
You know what? Maybe. There will be people curious about her side and the story and we do love drama.
Kris Rasmussen
Didn't we just read it? Isn't this book exactly what June planned to write? I'm glad I didn't buy it so I didn't contribute financially to the success of this book. I could not find a main character I liked or could relate to, was very frustrated by all the time spent on June's anxiety (what did she expect?) and would not have finished it but for it being discussed by my book group. Was the glimpse into the publishing business even realistic? I have no way of knowing but it wasn't pretty.
Ines
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Amber
I don't think so.
June has an over inflated self of self and doesn't have any self awareness. I don't think she realises that she isn't as great as she thinks she is.
June has an over inflated self of self and doesn't have any self awareness. I don't think she realises that she isn't as great as she thinks she is.
Laura Bazal
I think the fact that the new book June would write ties the crime to Candice (which, of course, June would probably omit her guilt from) would be enough to make people read it for the thrill that would come when seeing a feud keep going and going.
Anna K. Amendolare
Y'all make some good points about her expectations for her proposed counter-narrative. I just don't know - I feel like, after all of her insisting it was original work to be caught red-handed in a confession, she is immediately canceled. I don't doubt her writing skills and her ability to position herself from a villain into a victim; I just don't think the public will buy it. And, no one in the publishing world is going to touch her. But, maybe not. Maybe the promise of profit supersedes everything.
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