"Sad Tiger" by Neige Sinno is a deeply personal memoir exploring her harrowing experience of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather. Acclaimed for its innovative form and sensitive translation, the book examines the psychological nuances of both victim and perpetrator. Sinno grapples with the daunting question of whether evil can be understood, all while maintaining a distant yet conversational tone. She intertwines her memories with insights from other survivors and literary references, weaving a complex narrative that challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about abuse and its lasting impact.
Because for me too, when it comes down to it, the thing that's most interesting is what's going on in the perpetrator's head.
Sinno's stepfather is the man, or monster, in question. He began sexually assaulting Sinno when she was around the age of seven, and the abuse continued for seven years.
With victims it's easy, we can all put ourselves in their shoes, but the perpetrator, on the other hand, is a different story.
She wants to pin him down, like a butterfly on a specimen board, to study his motivations, but any understanding of them continually eludes her.
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