Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

Shatter Me. Le novelle vol. 1 by Tahereh Mafi

4 reviews

justcallmeemily's review against another edition

informative mysterious reflective medium-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? It's complicated

4.0

Seeing Warner's side of the story is important. I still don't like him, but I don't think I'm supposed to at this point. I can see he's got issues, like most characters in this series. I just think he's still too obsessed with Juliette for me to reasonably call it "love." Not yet anyway. I'm still waiting for him to get his shit together and actually see past her lethal touch.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Physical abuse

Minor: Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Child death, Death, Forced institutionalization, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Gun violence, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

jen1804's review against another edition

dark informative reflective sad 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

4.5

And just like that I’m a little bit in love with Aaron Warner!
What a fantastic use of a novella, I appreciated these 108 pages so much oh my goodness. Love loved Aaron’s POV and discovering parts of the story we already know but from his perspective, helping me warm up to him immensely! He’s just a damaged soul trying to do his best in his bleak circumstances, explanations are given and plot points are expanded on and who knew, Aaron Warner actually has a good heart. Part of me feels protective of him.
I also adored the insight into Juliette’s journal entries that she kept whilst she was isolated in the asylum, further cementing the chaotic thoughts she had, and the empathetic way that Aaron reacted to reading these. Loved. Looking forward to book 2 after this complex and layered character development of Aaron. Thank you Mafi.
Satisfactory ending? Cliffhanger, yes.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, and Child abuse

Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Domestic abuse, and Murder

Minor: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

fr4n_m's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use, Drug abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Child death

roseamillerg's review against another edition

emotional informative 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? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Murder, and Violence

Minor: Mental illness, Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicidal thoughts