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robin_nescu's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book is not the best repesentation but it was one of the only stories about mental illness in media in the 90s and even today, it's great to see that more people are starting to include repesentation in media, especially disabillty and mental illness. But I definetly wouldn't say it holds up well today. I hope to find more books in the future that does do it well, like this had done at one point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, and Suicide attempt
Minor: Sexual content
brodwell_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Alcohol