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jojo_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Confinement, Mental illness, Suicide, Medical content, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Forced institutionalization, Blood, and Abandonment
Minor: Ableism, Death, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Grief
kshertz's review against another edition
challenging
sad
medium-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
3.75
This was an interesting concept. I dive into mental illness, explaining it through the idea of a journey out into the ocean. It was very well done. It’s scattered and time is not linear which is hard for me in books but it makes sense when explaining mental illness. Not my favorite of Neal’s books, but it you know someone suffering from a mental illness, I definitely recommend reading it to learn more about those you love.
Minor: Chronic illness, Confinement, Mental illness, Suicide, Forced institutionalization, Suicide attempt, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Abandonment
laurajones's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Ableism, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal death
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