Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg
3 reviews
fancypotato1995's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, and Suicide attempt
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
mondovertigo's review
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Bullying, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Mental illness, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury
More...