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A review by heathermoodreads
One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
This. Book. Was. Fantastic.
One subject that I have always researched and have always wanted to learn more about is DID. A family member of mine had DID, and growing up, I didn't pay close attention to their "eccentric" personalities because that's just who they were.
This book spoke to me on so many levels. It was exhausting at times, but the depiction of Ken and her alters was, in my opinion, so well done. Ken and her alters don't always get along, but they work together to make sure they stay afloat. When Ken finds herself fronting and waiting to board a ferry for her new job as a caretaker, she reluctantly goes. The island is remote. The castle is huge and resembles the castle that Ken's alters live in, which comes to a shock. Then, a blast from the past throws a wrench in everything, causing Ken to have to fight against her own demons to not only save herself but also her alters as well.
There are extremely hard topics in this book as well. Racism, self-harm, depression, anxiety, mental illness, sexual assault, misogyny, and ableism are all topics in the book and are hard to read in some scenes.
The complexity and density of this book can become very confusing if you don't pay attention. I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook and reading this physically at the same time. This story just really spoke to me and sparked a lot more rabbit hole research into DID.
One subject that I have always researched and have always wanted to learn more about is DID. A family member of mine had DID, and growing up, I didn't pay close attention to their "eccentric" personalities because that's just who they were.
This book spoke to me on so many levels. It was exhausting at times, but the depiction of Ken and her alters was, in my opinion, so well done. Ken and her alters don't always get along, but they work together to make sure they stay afloat. When Ken finds herself fronting and waiting to board a ferry for her new job as a caretaker, she reluctantly goes. The island is remote. The castle is huge and resembles the castle that Ken's alters live in, which comes to a shock. Then, a blast from the past throws a wrench in everything, causing Ken to have to fight against her own demons to not only save herself but also her alters as well.
There are extremely hard topics in this book as well. Racism, self-harm, depression, anxiety, mental illness, sexual assault, misogyny, and ableism are all topics in the book and are hard to read in some scenes.
The complexity and density of this book can become very confusing if you don't pay attention. I would highly recommend listening to the audiobook and reading this physically at the same time. This story just really spoke to me and sparked a lot more rabbit hole research into DID.