Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

Gothikana by RuNyx

158 reviews

hnreading09's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Read more like fan fiction

lindsaytodd18's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

---

Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

kemorrison's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Murder

teafunny's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Suicide

Moderate: Mental illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Abandonment

nicolea13's review against another edition

dark mysterious fast-paced

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

2.5

So I do realize I got exactly what I expected when I read this book and yet I’m still disappointed. This is the most lukewarm, shallow, uninspired book. To start our main character is the pinnacle of damsel in distress and both her and the MMC are incredibly flat static characters. Not to mention Corvina has the most mild unrealistic case of schizophrenia I’ve ever heard of. While I do realize this book is by no means trying to be a psychological look into the mind of a schizophrenic girl, I do wish if that’s going to be a plot point it was handled with a little more care. (Aka do you research into what schizophrenia is before slapping the name Mo on a lone voice in her head and calling it a day). Regardless of Corvina, don’t even get me started of Vad (crazy that his name is Vad). I still do not understand why he’s into Corvina, aside that some old lady when he was a kid told him he would be. There is nothing driving his motivations outside of pure sexual lust it seems and frankly I find that boring and an ick. ALSO, this was a minor plot point but it really bothered me that the stereotypical mean girl was described that she was a bitch because she was sexually assaulted in her past??? I could unpack why that’s problematic but I think it’s obvious enough. The mystery plot felt like a slap dash after thought and I was unconvinced by any of the plot twists. The world building was weak, the characters were flat, and the plot was like a piece of Swiss cheese. But like I said, I wasn’t really expecting anything more.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide

Moderate: Sexual assault and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Murder

ingyingyy's review against another edition

challenging dark funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

So bad that it wasn’t even almost good. Worst book I’ve ever read. The plot gets lost and questions don’t get answered. How are there people giving this 5 stars?

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

blackdarkbookalwayz's review against another edition

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

People jumping from roofs, schizophrenic , voices in head , ghosts

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Moderate: Addiction

You are the mountain and i build the castle

sheelf117's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Suicide, Dementia, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

aubreynicole18's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Dark, moody, and spicy! The University of Verenmore is full of secrets and it's ready to burst. The plot, the intrigue, the spice = chef's kiss!! 

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Murder, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

Minor: Death of parent

anisalehman's review against another edition

dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.5

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis