Reviews tagging 'Chronic illness'

I'm a Therapist, and My Patient is Going to be the Next School Shooter by Dr. Harper

3 reviews

nils_0's review

challenging dark informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Mass/school shootings, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment

chloseencounter's review against another edition

dark emotional funny fast-paced

• 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

3.5

I went into this book completely blind to what it was and based on title I was thinking it was going to be rather dark, and while some of the subject matter was bleak this was honestly a super fun little read. If you’re looking for horror maybe this isn’t exactly it but I found myself taken by this vigilante therapist and his escapades. 

It was silly, it was camp, it was ridiculous, I could definitely see why this is not the story for everyone but if you’re strictly a horror reader (like myself) and you want a little break in between books that make you feel bad/sad, this was surprisingly light hearted while still being gripping at points. 

I will definitely pick up the other two the next time I’m looking for a quick, ridiculous read. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Grief, Mass/school shootings, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting

pp12647's review

dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The twist in the ending had me gripped, starting the second of the series in the same day. Almost reads as a series of vignettes that come together in the end. Could not put this maniacally thrilling story down!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Mass/school shootings, Cannibalism, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship