njderoche's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book really resonated with me. The depiction of mental illness was so vivid and accurate. It captured what it is like to struggle and still be loved, and what it is like to love someone who struggles so much. I felt like I had a lump in my throat for the last 20% of the book. I so, so badly wanted Martha to get what she wanted and to repair her relationships. The sister relationship was beautiful and one of my favorite parts of the book. The family was so dysfunctional and so close and so supportive and so horrible to one another. It was wonderful.
rachelbg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
takin492's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
1rebeccapearson's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
freyaws's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
joanagsilva's review against another edition
4.0
Ler este livro foi uma viagem interessante. Atirei-me a ele às cegas sem ler sinopses nem reviews nem nada só porque era uma das leituras conjuntas do clube do “Livra-te” e ainda bem! Fui lendo sem saber se estava a gostar mas ao mesmo tempo ficando cada vez mais presa. Foi uma experiência especial porque dá para ter uma ideia do que é viver com uma doença mental da qual não temos qualquer controlo. Adorei as personagens, principalmente a Ingrid e a relação com a Martha. É impossível não me identificar com a Martha. Marcou
lg_713's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this but I did find the ending slightly contrived after what felt like quite an honest portrayal of poor mental health. Not that the character didn’t deserve a happy ending (and I usually prefer one!), it just felt like maybe it would have been more in keeping with the theme with the book if it wasn’t. Still 4 stars though!
cestelaine's review against another edition
5.0
One of the healthiest books about mental health I’ve ever read. Highly relatable & very human - refreshing to read a book from the perspective of a woman I could feel connected to in different ways.
lannshaull's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25