#jessica knoll

[pawswithprose]

June 22nd 💕

Books, flowers, art, colour, cats and comfort are key things for this summer.

🎧 the louvre by lorde

#books #book #bibliophile #bookish #cats #flowers #nature #cat #shelfie #book shelves #translated literature #toshikazu kawaguchi #Jessica knoll #Japanese fiction #japanese literature #books books books #pawswithprose

[marionsinspirations]

My anger is like carbon monoxide. It’s odorless, tasteless, colorless, and completely toxic. But only to me. See, I don’t take my anger out on anyone other than my fucking self.

Luckiest Girl Alive (2022)

#Luckiest Girl Alive #anger #poison #toxicity #toxic traits #carbon monoxide #2022 #Mila Kunis #jessica knoll #Mike Barker

[redcarpet-streetstyle]

#mila kunis #street style #luckiest girl alive #movie #fashion #Jessica Knoll

[appleinducedsleep]

“Luke, I do three things every day.” There was a snap in my voice that I meant to remove. I also didn’t have a right to it. I should do three things every day, but instead I sit, paralyzed in front of my computer, beating myself up for not doing three things every day like I promised myself I would. I’ve determined this is more time-consuming and stressful than actually doing the three goddamn things a day, and, therefore, I’m entitled to my fury.

🍀Jessica Knoll, Luckiest Girl Alive

#quotes #books #booklr #luckiest girl alive #jessica knoll #words #procrastination #book community

[fiction-quotes]

This is Luke's favorite thing to say about me, to remind me. I'm a survivor. It's the finality of the word that bothers me, its assuming implication. Survivors should move on. Should wear white wedding dresses and carry peonies down the aisle and overcome, rather than dwell in a past that can't be altered. The word dismisses something I cannot, will not, dismiss.

  —  Luckiest Girl Alive (Jessica Knoll)

#book quotes #mystery fiction #thriller fiction #jessica knoll #luckiest girl alive #psychology #trauma #abuse #rape #memories #optimism #positivity #toxic positivity #moving on #insensitivity

[brandi-the-fine-girl]

Look, when I read Luckiest Girl Alive back in 2015, I knew that the "Main Line" was located in the Philly suburbs. Going to school in Philly, I had a general idea of the city and its suburbs.

But now that I literally work on the Main Line, I realize that Brentley is actually based on The Shipley School (where author Jessica Knoll went to school), which is located in my boss's district.

I've been to that school for an abortion rights rally with students. I drive past it twice a week. I am no longer going to be able to look at it the same way.

#jessica knoll #luckiest girl alive

[runilareads]

Fan Cast: The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll

Fan Cast: Brett Courtney - Barbie Ferreira Kelly Courtney - Maiara Walsh Stephanie Simmons - Teyonah Parris Lauren Bunn - Halston Sage Jen Greenberg - Emma Dumont Vince DeMarco - Toby Leonard Moore Jesse Barnes - Debi Mazar Lisa - Kristin Chenoweth Arch - Ritu Arya Dr. Chugh - Archie Panjabi Yvette Greenberg - Parker Posey Satya - Ace Bhatti

#runilareadsposts #the favorite sister #jessica knoll #barbie ferreira #maiara walsh #teyonah parris #halston sage #emma dumont #toby leonard moore #debi mazar #kristin chenoweth #ritu arya #archie panjabi #parker posey #ace bhatti #fan cast

[sweetsparrow4]

"My silly feminist wrath had been cute once."

Luckiest Girl Alive, by Jessica Knoll

#luckiest girl alive #jessica knoll #book quotes #dark academia

[alienigena-pansexual]

A cualquiera se le habría roto el corazón con solo mirarle.

La chica que lo tenia todo - Jessica Knoll

#La chica que lo tenia todo - Jessica Knoll #jessica knoll #la chica que lo tenia todo #cita de libro #citas de libros #cita de libros

[someoneinthemirror]

Mila Kunis on Luckiest Girl Alive

#mila kunis #luckiest girl alive #jessica knoll #mirror #me edits

[signal-failure]

Suspense Readalikes: The Luckiest Girl Alive and Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead

In The Luckiest Girl Alive, by Jessica Knoll,  TifAni never speaks about the awful secrets in her past. She’s rebranded herself as upscale Ani, with a high-powered magazine job, an eating disorder, and blue-blood fiancé. But a new movie about the horrific school attack she survived years ago threatens to unearth all her secrets. In Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead, by Jenny Hollander, Charlie…

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#Jenny Hollander #Jessica Knoll #Nickname Fakeout #readalikes

[timeladyjamie]

Sometimes I feel like a windup doll, like I have to reach behind and turn my golden key to produce a greeting, a laugh, whatever the socially acceptable reaction should be.

Jessica Knoll, Luckiest Girl Alive

#I have never related so much to any piece of work than I did with this story and movie #quotes #luckiest girl alive #Jessica knoll #trauma #survivors

[the-lost-get-loud]

#my photo #books #book #bookshelf #decor #my collection #read #reading #reader #James Joyce #Darby Kane #Helen Klein Ross #Kody Keplinger #Caroline Kepnes #Ken Kelsey #Jessica Knoll #Shari Lapena #photography #s20 #photographers on tumblr

[redcarpet-streetstyle]

#mila kunis #fashion #workwear #Gucci #2022 #movie #luckiest girl alive #Jessica knoll #cinema

[storytime-reviews]

Luckiest Girl Alive Movie Review

Luckiest Girl Alive centers on Ani FaNelli, a sharp-tongued New Yorker who appears to have it all: a sought-after position at a glossy magazine, a killer wardrobe, and a dream Nantucket wedding on the horizon. But when the director of a crime documentary invites her to tell her side of the shocking incident that took place when she was a teenager at the prestigious Brentley School, Ani is forced to confront a dark truth that threatens to unravel her meticulously crafted life.            

Trigger Warnings: rape, school shooting

Luckiest Girl Alive is a fantastic, yet horrifying, film. What makes it even worse is that the screenwriter (and author of the novel) Jessica Knoll actually experienced much of what young Ani went through. I was absolutely mesmerised and genuinely couldn’t look away from this film which merges a well written plot with brilliant characterisation. Mila Kunis and Chiara Aurelia (as young Ani) are absolutely phenomenal in their roles and completely bring this film to life. Without their talent, Luckiest Girl Alive would fall flat, because it demands the right touch in order to portray a dizzying array of emotions and trauma responses. They hit the nail on the head each and every time. I immediately added the book to my TBR.

Luckiest Girl Alive goes back and forth between past and present, in order to increase suspense and mystery, as with each reveal the audience is able to slowly piece events together. The shifts between past and present are practically seamless. You get the sense that just as the audience is learning something new about Ani’s past, Ani herself is re-living it. This is the perfect way to present new information to the audience, often through a memory that has been triggered, or ways in which a loud noise or argument can re-traumatise her.

I love that Ani’s narration is such an important aspect of the film, because it allows the audience to see the real Ani whilst she is portraying an idealised image to the world. Ani doesn’t accept or show her true self until the end of the film, meanwhile we come to know and love her along this journey of hers. She thinks no one will ever love and accept her real self and so she creates a persona. I love Ani’s voice – she is blunt and sarcastic and often mean. But she’s also a young woman struggling to survive after some seriously traumatic events and holding on in whatever ways she can, even if they aren’t always positive. Her characterisation hits the right balance, because you cannot help but love Ani and sympathise with her, even when she is behaving negatively and hurting others. Because from the beginning it is clear she’s trying to protect herself, even if some of her survival strategies are toxic. And by the film’s end, she owns her actions.

This film has a lot to say about victim blaming and the lack of belief in sexual assault victims. Most significantly, the persona Ani creates is a way to protect herself and ensure she is the kind of person whose story will not be dismissed. It’s upsetting and maddening that she feels she has to hide her real self to do this. But she’s reacting to the reality that so few women are believed, especially given one of her rapists is a well respected member of society. Even the people who are supposed to love her fail her in every conceivable way, from her mother who acts like she’s some kind of slut, to her incredibly dismissive fiance. I just can’t get over how she compares herself to a wind-up doll, “turn my key and I’ll tell you exactly what you wanna hear.” It’s just brilliant.

The best part of this film is its ending. Ani’s problems aren’t magically solved, and people still hate her, including for finally telling the full truth. But crucially, she has decided to live her truth and be honest with herself. It’s not about simply moving on like her fiance had suggested – it’s about accepting herself and working to move forward in her life. Which she does.

I actually can’t put into words how much I don’t think this review can do the film justice. It’s genuinely well worth a watch, but please keep in mind that there are scenes that include rape and a school shooting which could be triggering for some people.

#luckiest girl alive #mila kunis #jessica knoll #chiara aurelia #movie review

[first--lines]

I inspected the knife in my hand.

  —  Luckiest Girl Alive (Jessica Knoll)

#book quotes #jessica knoll #luckiest girl alive