sofipitch's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
This too forever to read, it's not something that feels like a traditionally composed novel, so reading in long spurts would result in loosing some of the beauty. There were some incredibly poignant lines, and scenes. The ending had me near tears
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization and Self harm
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Antisemitism, and Mental illness
Minor: Suicide
bykailyn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Suicide
tysuckz's review
dark
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The afterword was definitely a great addition to this book. I don't rate the book very highly because I found it to be kind of confusing, but I do understand that it is written with Deborah's state of mind as the forefront so it wouldn't make sense for it ...to make sense?
I do think the ending felt a bit rushed... like all of a sudden she just was magically cured after declining so rapidly. I suppose getting worse before you get better but also ... she was moved to D ward and was severely hurting herself and then all of a sudden she's basically fine and out in the real world.
I did enjoy the hopeful nature of it though!
I do think the ending felt a bit rushed... like all of a sudden she just was magically cured after declining so rapidly. I suppose getting worse before you get better but also ... she was moved to D ward and was severely hurting herself and then all of a sudden she's basically fine and out in the real world.
I did enjoy the hopeful nature of it though!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicide, Fire/Fire injury, and Suicidal thoughts
hattie's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
jo_li_est's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Suicide, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
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