Any Man

A Novel

By: Amber Tamblyn

Narrated by: Glenn Davis, Ben Foster, Marc Maron, Jason Ritter, John Roberts, Russ Tamblyn, Amber Tamblyn, January LaVoy, Phoebe Strole, Robin Miles, Therese Plummer, Dan Bittner, James Fouhey, Michael Crouch

In this electric and provocative debut novel, Tamblyn blends genres of poetry, prose, and elements of suspense to give shape to the shocking narratives of victims of sexual violence, mapping the destructive ways in which our society perpetuates rape culture, brilliantly brought to life through a multi-voice performance featuring Glenn Davis, Ben Foster, Marc Maron, Jason Ritter, John Roberts, Russ Tamblyn, Amber Tamblyn, January Lavoy, Phoebe Strole, Robin Miles, Thérèse Plummer, Dan Bittner, James Fouhey, and Michael Crouch.

A violent serial rapist is on the loose, who goes by the name Maude. She hunts for men at bars, online, at home— the place doesn’t matter, neither does the man. Her victims then must live the aftermath of their assault in the form of doubt from the police, feelings of shame alienation from their friends and family and the haunting of a horrible woman who becomes the phantom on which society projects its greatest fears, fascinations and even misogyny. All the while the police are without leads and the media hound the victims, publicly dissecting the details of their attack.

What is extraordinary is how as years pass these men learn to heal, by banding together and finding a space to raise their voices. Told in alternating viewpoints signature to each voice and experience of the victim, these pages crackle with emotion, ranging from horror to breathtaking empathy.

As bold as it is timely, Any Man paints a searing portrait of survival and is a tribute to those who have lived through the nightmare of sexual assault.

Perfection!

I was a little skeptical – often times celebrity books are pretty poorly written. Not this one!

It is amazing! I’ve been telling everyone around me about it – so much depth that I want/need to discuss!
It should be required reading- for men ....women.... teenagers... everyone.

Also, I’m pretty picky about the quality of AudioBooks that I enjoy. a poorly read one can destroy a good book. This is truly the best quality of narration and most entertaining audio book I have ever listened to. You WILL NOT Be disappointed.
But if you are a horrible person and don’t like it- It is super easy to return books on audible and get your credit back. You have nothing to lose

Speechless

I have no words for how unbelievably brilliant this book is. It’s too good. I didn’t even know I enjoy this style of writing. So impactful. Loved it!!

Brilliant

True richness, deep complex ideas, a challenge in so many ways. Thought provoking, emotional, contemplative. What talent! From the writing to the readings. Wonderful.

Only Halfway Through and It's Already a Favorite

Don't need to finish to review this book. The writing, which changes to fit each character, is astounding. I keep backing up to listen to parts over again. This has proven helpful in getting over my disappointment in it being such a short book. I suppose I can understand why Any Man had some negative reviews. There are so many people that can't appreciate writing that rises above 'he said/she said'. Those people should avoid books in which the word 'prose' is used in the title details. I wish I knew more 'book people' with whom I could share Ms Tamblyn's writing. I would buy a couple copies to give as gifts but I'd hate to deprive friends of the incredible talent reading this. I'm up to three of the readers and can't decide which I like best. Each is perfect for the way the character is handling their assault. Though Ms Tamblyn's other books appear to be written with different styles I'll still be getting them next as I'm sure her talent comes through in each. Come on and take a chance on this one. You're smart enough.

Well Done

I am still torn as to what to say about this book. I finished listening a couple of days ago. Yes, this was an Audible version. It was narrated by Glenn Davis, Robin Miles, Therese Plummer, Dan Bittner, James Fouhey, Michael Crouch, Ben Foster, Marc Maron. Very well acted out. Kept me awake even after I closed the Kindle and crawled under the covers. For that reason, I give the trigger warnings. Rape is the topic. The only difference is it is a man that is raped. Somehow it reads the same regardless of who is the victim. So pain and torture are somewhat spelled out. It doesn't matter the perp's gender either.

This could easily help those in the right frame of mind. It seems a therapy of sorts for the author. I do suggest if you get the chance and feel up to it to listen to the Audible version. Meanwhile, it is read at your own discretion. I love Amber Tamblyn. I saw her on a talk show and loved what she has to say about the #MeToo movement and feminism. I'm glad that men showed their support by acting out this story.

I hope this book gets a lot of readers. I think it can help many people. Just be warned.