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magical_sof's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
3.25
Overall, I think Emma's story is very well written and drawn. Her experiences with healthcare (specifically with receiving mental health care) as a trans person is unfortunately all to common. I feel for her experiences during therapy deeply, and found myself worrying about her (almost) never ending therapeutic relationship with Toby! I enjoyed that part.
I will say that this book is not an educational book about DID, and I would caution folks reading this book to gain a better understanding of DID, if they have no prior knowledge. I understand there is only so much you an put in a graphic novel, and only so much that you are willing to personally disclose as an author, or even only so much you can remember, but I find the (clinical/practical) explanation and (personal) resolution of DID to be quite fast! I came into this having read several books from those with lived experience, and knowing systems, so I didn't have any issues understanding, but if you have no knowledge, it may be helpful to do a bit of background reading.
I will say that this book is not an educational book about DID, and I would caution folks reading this book to gain a better understanding of DID, if they have no prior knowledge. I understand there is only so much you an put in a graphic novel, and only so much that you are willing to personally disclose as an author, or even only so much you can remember, but I find the (clinical/practical) explanation and (personal) resolution of DID to be quite fast! I came into this having read several books from those with lived experience, and knowing systems, so I didn't have any issues understanding, but if you have no knowledge, it may be helpful to do a bit of background reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Mental illness, Transphobia, Violence, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Dysphoria
jainabee's review
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
5.0
It was impossible for me to put this book down, even though it was very uncomfortable to read. Emma manages to convey nuanced emotions and the wordless experience of dissociation into the lines of her drawings. Maybe it's her animation background that adds to the fast-paced feeling of a flip book?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
Moderate: Bullying, Misogyny, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Forced institutionalization
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