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A review by almondcookies
The shadow and the star by Kay Jen Ong
3.0
Incredible illustrations and a wonderful beginning that beautifully summarises what depression is like, but the MC's recovery is sudden and unrealistic. So much so, I thought my copy was missing a few pages.
I feel awful saying this, but I dislike how the story implies that depression will go away after you find and start believing in Christ (/other God figure in your respective religion). But in reality, it's a long process, and hardship isn't erased so easily. Even those who have a faith need to go through the arduous process of healing, and that's simply not reflected here.
I feel awful saying this, but I dislike how the story implies that depression will go away after you find and start believing in Christ (/other God figure in your respective religion). But in reality, it's a long process, and hardship isn't erased so easily. Even those who have a faith need to go through the arduous process of healing, and that's simply not reflected here.