maaike1801's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
readersreadingnook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Addiction, Self harm, and Alcohol
conceptsoftime's review against another edition
5.0
My second reading. An expose of human weaknesses, misguided self-perception, and alcohol. Reads quickly.
bundy23's review against another edition
5.0
As depressing and awful a book as I've ever read. The absolute misery of alcoholism is laid bare without a single moment of optimism.
jrjohnson1408's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol
sireno8's review against another edition
5.0
Clearly written from experience, what amazes me about this book is how Jackson can so accurately capture the mind-spin of an alcoholic particularly of an alcoholic so far along on the downward spiral. Though certainly not an easy read - due largely to its trajectory away from real time - I'm positive it would bear multiple readings to pick up things missed the initial time through. I also am amazed that a film version could have been made at all given the books stream of consciousness point of view and introspective setting.
yamrin's review against another edition
5.0
A great exploration into the inner world of an alcoholic. Left me feeling ambivalent, which I’d say signifies that the protagonist is a true to life character.
sandraseems's review against another edition
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5