Reviews tagging 'Schizophrenia/Psychosis '

The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

7 reviews

gingirl7001's review against another edition

dark emotional sad 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

2.0

Disclaimer: I did not choose to read this book on my own, it was recommended to me. 

Davidson writes his story well, it's just not one I wanted to read. I don't understand how this is considered a love story. A depressing unrealized one maybe. The main story is depressing, the side stories are depressing. I generally read about 100 pages a day. It took me 2 MONTHS to finish this book. I could read about 25 pages and then I had to switch to something more upbeat. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical content, Car accident, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

ambs_elizabeth's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring sad tense slow-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

Gut wrenching, brutal, and raw. Such a beautiful story of love. Unforgettable. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gore, Medical content, Medical trauma, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Grief, and Abandonment

pete55's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Medical trauma, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Addiction

Minor: Confinement, Mental illness, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

schorlett's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Body horror, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Car accident, Death of parent, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Rape, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, and War

nowayjade's review against another edition

dark informative mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed this book. The interlacing love stories were so lovely to read and their relevance to the story was well considered. I did feel the relationship between the two main characters in the current day could have done with more development however I did enjoy the focus on past storytelling. Slow in a few places where explanations were very detailed but overall lovely yet dark interesting and romantic read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Chronic illness and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

devynvictoria's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was so surprised by this book. I saw a review saying that it was a great listen as an audiobook so I got myself a copy. I loved this book so much! The narrator does a great job and the characters are all so unique and the storytelling and descriptions… I could just go on and on

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Car accident, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Fire/Fire injury

olivia_august's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

This is one of my top 5 favorite books. The emotional love and depth of the characters is unmatched. I loved the idea of meeting despite past lives. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug use, Medical trauma, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis