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hldavids's review against another edition
4.0
Almost like A Million Little Pieces - told from the African-American mother's point of view - if that makes any sense?
I was a little disappointed how little focus there was on the alternative treatment (considering the amount of retail it was given in the synopsis).
I was a little disappointed how little focus there was on the alternative treatment (considering the amount of retail it was given in the synopsis).
angieoverbooked's review against another edition
emotional
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
juhmeese's review against another edition
3.0
It was a good read, but I couldn't help put picture Trina as Maia Campbell throughout the whole book.
kenderwolf's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed it, finding it very believable. I was a little distracted by the whole African-American theme, though I appriciated the comparison with the Underground Railroad. I guess I just had a hard time relating to the characters since I'm not African-American and the book focuses very much on that. Which is not to say that I was unsympathetic -- I definitely wasn't. It was just a little difficult for me to relate. Enjoyable, nonetheless. Would like to read more on this topic.
debrac720's review against another edition
4.0
That having an adult that is battling mental illness is very difficult. Trying to talk the person into facts will get you no where
christinamapes's review against another edition
3.0
Well written story told from the perspective of a mother of a teen daughter with bipolar disorder. It's heartbreaking, but very realistic and compelling. The ending felt rushed though.
ahsatan82's review against another edition
3.0
What a heart wrenching tale of dealing or at least trying to deal with a child with a mental disorder. I felt for Carrie and her strength and determination even when all odds were stacked against her. She took on a lot, which in turn made me wonder why if she fought so hard for her daughter's health would she fight so hard to hold onto the grudge with her rehabilitated mother. I guess we all have our deep rooted issues we need to resolve. Trina was a handful, battling this mental disorder, trying to maintain independence as a legal adult but so child like at the same time. She was lucky to have family who would fight so hard for her health and well being.
immabehazzie's review against another edition
3.0
‘72 Hour Hold’ is a novel that explores the challenges of mental illness and its impact on the families of those who are sick. The story follows a mother as her daughter struggles with bipolar disorder. Throughout, the main character tries to navigate the mental care system and provide her child with the best care.
I bought this book a long time ago thinking it was a memoir and even though it isn’t the way that events unfold and the way that it’s told reminds me of how memoirs usually are. It was very detailed and the characters felt so real that I had to remind myself that it was a fictional story. However, just because it’s fiction doesn’t mean that the events of this story are fictional in some people's lives.
I found it an interesting take on mental illness. The books that I’ve previously consumed about mental illness take the perspective of the person who is sick whereas this story gives us a look at how a sickness doesn’t only hurt the person with it but the ones who care about them. It explores the faults in the system and how it can let people slip through the cracks.
The desperation of the mother in this book is painful to read. She not only has to come to terms with the fact that her daughter is different but she’s very independent and thinks that she has to fight for her daughters well being alone.
While I think ‘72 Hour Hold’ was a good book, I didn’t enjoy it very much. It has so many details about things that aren’t relevant and while it helps to humanize the main character, I just think it was too much. However, if you want a good book on the impact that mental illness can have on families, this is the book for you.
I bought this book a long time ago thinking it was a memoir and even though it isn’t the way that events unfold and the way that it’s told reminds me of how memoirs usually are. It was very detailed and the characters felt so real that I had to remind myself that it was a fictional story. However, just because it’s fiction doesn’t mean that the events of this story are fictional in some people's lives.
I found it an interesting take on mental illness. The books that I’ve previously consumed about mental illness take the perspective of the person who is sick whereas this story gives us a look at how a sickness doesn’t only hurt the person with it but the ones who care about them. It explores the faults in the system and how it can let people slip through the cracks.
The desperation of the mother in this book is painful to read. She not only has to come to terms with the fact that her daughter is different but she’s very independent and thinks that she has to fight for her daughters well being alone.
While I think ‘72 Hour Hold’ was a good book, I didn’t enjoy it very much. It has so many details about things that aren’t relevant and while it helps to humanize the main character, I just think it was too much. However, if you want a good book on the impact that mental illness can have on families, this is the book for you.
moniipeters's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.25