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jackalexdale's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, and Abortion
lucipaca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Mental illness, Miscarriage, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, and Suicide attempt
edgaranjapoe's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Dysphoria
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Grief, Medical trauma, Car accident, Abortion, Suicide attempt, and Death of parent
erin_forgie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I only really felt the bliss after
It really delves into the sorrow straight away, so be prepared to feel a bit emotional.
It had all the correct ingredients for a 5 star, just something was missing and I’m not quite sure why. I think maybe it was the writing style, I just sometimes found it confusing when someone was speaking as the writer would add extra details about what they had said, outside of the speech marks - and as someone who adores Sally Rooney, its not the lack of speech marks, its just the lack of fully feeling the conversation.
*after a couple of months*
This book is a 5 star, I think about it constantly and I really appreciate what it has done
Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Abortion, and Pregnancy
Minor: Death of parent
eeviee's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Grief, Medical trauma, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
bookishdiya's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Grief, Medical trauma, and Pregnancy
larawade's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Pregnancy
sofiefarmer's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Every single character in this book is perfectly written. They all feel so real and flawed and complex. I am obsessed with the way these characters were depicted, and I am blown away by the intentionality in every interaction and story told.
The writing is so beautiful. It is so lyrical and quotable. Not a single word is wasted. I would read anything Meg Mason writes.
I loved how Martha's condition is never specified. It allows the reader to focus on mental health as a whole and the consequences of misdiagnosis rather than generalizing a specific population that struggles with a certain condition.
Martha and Patrick have such an interesting relationship. It was so fascinating to read.
This is a book I will be thinking about for the rest of my life.
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Addiction and Suicide attempt
nashvillebookgirl's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
TW: metal health and illness, suicidal ideations, alcoholism.
Martha is struggling. She knows something is wrong with her, a panel of doctors after doctors, pills after pills brings her nowhere. She lives her life, things happen to her and around her but the thoughts don’t ease up. A concept too many of us are sadly familiar with.
By the time that one doctor finally provides the help she found herself at the steps of her burned down life...
This book is described as Sally Rooney’s style meets Eleanor is Completely Fine, two things that make my heart happy and I think this is a wonderful description 🥺
I’m all up in my feels right now hahah
Right now I would love to read this book from Patrick’s perspective. I think that would be incredible.
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical trauma