allisonz6's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
hannahmorgan's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
bansheeslibrary's review against another edition
This book is a perfect read for those who want a true and honest insight into what working within the NHS and care sector feels like in the UK.
Although the poetic language and narrative style is quite polarising amongst other reviews, I think it added to the feverish surrealism that comes when you work night shifts & unsociable hours in a clinical setting.
It highlights the true emotional and physical toll of caring for others has on your mind, body and psyche.
There is no room for you in care and there’s the endless requirement to give and give.
But what happens when there is nothing left to give? What happens when you’re so used to being the exact thing other people need you to be that you lose yourself and your own identity in the process?
Although the poetic language and narrative style is quite polarising amongst other reviews, I think it added to the feverish surrealism that comes when you work night shifts & unsociable hours in a clinical setting.
It highlights the true emotional and physical toll of caring for others has on your mind, body and psyche.
There is no room for you in care and there’s the endless requirement to give and give.
But what happens when there is nothing left to give? What happens when you’re so used to being the exact thing other people need you to be that you lose yourself and your own identity in the process?
saltywitchbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I am not okay.
She captures the feeling of burnout so well. And also the reason why I work in the operating room instead of the unit.
Beautiful and heartbreaking.
She captures the feeling of burnout so well. And also the reason why I work in the operating room instead of the unit.
Beautiful and heartbreaking.
emmavonb's review against another edition
4.0
Dreams often blend into reality. Memories and the events of the day morphing together to create a strange and surreal place that you often visit. But if you cant distinguish between the two, the consequences can be disastrous. Emma Glass explores this idea and many more in her novella 'Rest and Be Thankful'. Her main character is a nurse, a woman who is dangerously overworked and wholly unappreciated. She gives her everything to everyone, and then some. But no one can take on everything, no matter how hard they try, how much they love, or how hard they sacrifice. Just because you can take it on, doesn't mean you should.
katiejames's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
suspriea's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
2.75
Is this a story about work struggle, sleep deprivation, or haunting ghosts?
Aside from the funny way of using words in conveying the feeling, it's a nice book that one can devour in one sitting. The piece of Laura's life unraveled eeriely and in total gloom, interesting to read.
Aside from the funny way of using words in conveying the feeling, it's a nice book that one can devour in one sitting. The piece of Laura's life unraveled eeriely and in total gloom, interesting to read.