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jaclyncrupi's review against another edition
3.0
There’s a long tradition of novels about teenage girls suffering mental illness and this fits nicely into the genre. I was captivated throughout and loved Juliet’s voice. But perhaps being the next in a long line of books with similar subject matter means you expect something more. Escoria is married to Scott McClanahan and I feel like I know them both intimately as their fiction feels so personal. I don’t of course but still it’s an interesting feeling.
geva1108's review against another edition
4.0
I’m really glad i read this. borrowed from a friend in my pursuit of madwomen books— reminds me of girl, interrupted but with a more straightforward, tic tac style narrative (one spurt at a time). especially loved the letters from the future and the doctors notes, scans of hospital bracelets etc. getting out of the hospital i am wondering what to do with some of the literature i received, and this gave me an interesting direction when im at the point that i can make sense of it. this was great
chelseapwalsh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
4.0
ravenmstene's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
elisanolasco's review against another edition
Just wasn’t gripping me; wasn’t invested in the character.
westcdf's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
eavers's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, and Suicide attempt
madaisierra's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5