A review by labtracks
The Snake Pit by Mary Jane Ward

5.0

This book is a wild ride! Immediately thrust into a scene understandable in one sense and which makes no sense in another, this books starts with a bang. It weaves and bobs and jumps and turns through some jumbled sections. It switches between first, second and third person. It drags you along even when you've been jumbled enough and just want a break. It's maddening and enthralling all at once. But don't stop! This book does level out and meanders through a somewhat more understandable narrative to a somewhat unexpected narrative.
Don't skip the sections after the book! The read about her life, her journey, her writing is quite interesting and helps tie some of the whole story together.
This book deserves a re-publication. It's amazing.
Now I need to go find the movie!