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forg3y's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It’s hard. A hard but really really good read. The mythology in the main characters head that protects and destroys her is so well built up. The mystery of WHY and the breaks in the hard work of self self discovery where she hides in herself or in the ward are really nicely paced. The resolution(s) are great, although a few times it’s a bit “ah I remember a memory! Oh wait I was remembering it weird :o”.The small breaking of walls throughout is never made to seem easy, though, and it’s very well done. Her therapist never promised her a rose garden It’s brutal that if she decides that she wants to live, she’s forced to work harder than anyone to just to barely be surviving. It’s not fair, and that’s one of the hardest thing the book gives you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Religious bigotry
faloneran's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lightwaves3330's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
seforaflorian's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
kajamalm's review against another edition
4.0
An intense and interesting view in to the life of someone with mental illness in the 50s.
secemozmen's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ur_mother_779's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-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
paula_nico's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0
mbp_918's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0