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Solitude d'un autre genre by Nagata Kabi

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valkyri_anna's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

4.0

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viviantuyle's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

andipants's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a deeply, sometimes painfully honest memoir. I was (pleasantly) surprised that the "lesbian" aspect was pretty much just accepted and not really really a big deal, and the main focus of the narrative was on the author's experiences with mental illness. (

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I will say, though, the bit about being sexually attracted to one's mother came off as very discredited-pop-psych weirdness. I mean, you do you, sure, but. Um. Okay.

) The story is very realistic; we see her progress and setbacks in sharp detail, and while there's no tidy ending, the story does end with hope — a sentiment made all the more powerful for the realism. The art style is deceptively cute and comic-y, but it conveys the emotions wonderfully. Definitely worth the read.

chirson's review against another edition

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4.0

Jestem nieprzyzwyczajona do mangowej estetyki, ale prosty, szczery ton narratorki nadaje całości siły. Smutne realia i dość oczywiste prawdy na temat depresji, ale konfesyjny charakter powoduje, że trafia w punkt. Strasznie smutne.