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lui037's review against another edition
sad
tense
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
0.5
I can see why this book was necessary for the conversation on mental health but the racism not even 7 pages into the book and just the terrible protagonist. It’s a no from me, curious why certain folks relate and love this so much. (That is not to negate that some very real and relatable themes/experiences were expressed but I just disliked the way it was done and Esther’s calculatedness.)
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racism, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Antisemitism, and Colonisation
iksme's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
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? No
3.25
This book is alot
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Religious bigotry, Suicide attempt, and Colonisation
If you have a trigger, it is almost certainly in this book. Read with caution
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