The book opens with reflections on Hood's last assault in 2015, linking it to the cultural climate influenced by the Access Hollywood tapes and Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings.

Jamie Hood's book 'Trauma Plot' contextualizes her personal experiences with rape while reflecting on broader cultural issues surrounding sexual violence.

The narrative intertwines Hood's personal story with cultural commentary, challenging the portrayal of 'rape survivors' as one-dimensional victims.

By redefining the confessional memoir genre, Hood explores the complexities of living in a world shaped by sexual violence.

Initially intending to write a book-length poem, Hood shifted to prose to urgently express her experiences as societal discussions around sexual violence intensified.

Highlighting the prevalence of sexual violence, the piece notes that it affects over half of women and nearly one in three men, making it a crucial yet challenging subject to address.

Hood expresses skepticism about the state's ability to deliver justice for sexual violence victims, drawing from her own negative experiences with law enforcement.

She critiques the backlash against the Me Too movement, pointing out how high-profile cases have exposed the limitations of traditional legal frameworks in seeking justice.

Despite her doubts about art as a form of justice, Hood finds writing 'Trauma Plot' to be a healing process, allowing her to envision her desires and potential for happiness.

Incorporating her therapy sessions into the narrative, Hood emphasizes the importance of documenting her therapeutic process, which adds vulnerability to her storytelling.

Through experimental fragments, Hood seeks to present a unique perspective on discussing sexual violence, aiming to articulate the 'unspeakable'.

Utilizing a unique four-part structure that shifts between various perspectives and literary styles, Hood enriches her narrative with diary entries and true crime riffs.