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A review by sbender_1031
Ward D by Freida McFadden
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
The writing of this book felt very juvenile. The main character gives off strong “not like other girls” vibes comparing herself to another character and how that character is always wearing makeup and she never can be bothered because she is just too smart and busy being not like other girls who love to read.
The action that the whole book builds up to is so lack luster if you blink you’re gonna miss it.
There was obviously very little research done about how psych wards operate , and very little done on mental illness. The little research that was done on mental illness was just regurgitated back at you as if you were reading the definition or symptoms from a dictionary.
I’m highly disappointed as I’ve read other books by this author and have enjoyed them. This seems more like a high school creative writing project instead of her newest book.
The action that the whole book builds up to is so lack luster if you blink you’re gonna miss it.
There was obviously very little research done about how psych wards operate , and very little done on mental illness. The little research that was done on mental illness was just regurgitated back at you as if you were reading the definition or symptoms from a dictionary.
I’m highly disappointed as I’ve read other books by this author and have enjoyed them. This seems more like a high school creative writing project instead of her newest book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Death of parent