Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

Le Bal des folles by Victoria Mas

85 reviews

viktorijam's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Suicide attempt

abigail_spencer's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

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

4.0

I loved how this book transcended genre, it toes the line of fantasy, historical fiction and gothic to create a readable yet heavy/in-depth insight into the psyche of the characters. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Child abuse and Sexual assault

Minor: Suicide attempt

ecaroline's review against another edition

dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Abandonment, Self harm, and Rape

ellasecretarchive's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, and Torture

words_and_dreams's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

4.0

'Within these walls, as they wait to be seen by a doctor, time is the worst of enemies. It gives free reign to supressed thoughts, rouses memories, induces fear, stirs up regrets- and not knowing whether this time will ever come to an end, they fear it more than they fear their ailments.'

Eugenie, who sees the dead is sent to the asylum by her Father after being betrayed by her Grandmother. Genevieve, the matron/senior nurse at the asylum believes in science, order and Dr Charcot. She is stern and disciplined and cares for her patients without sentimentality. 

We see how the mentally ill women are treated, misunderstood and put on display like exhibits. Men abusing their power and postition whether that is a dr or a father.

The cold figure of Genevieve ends up being the savior whilst the 'loving' maternal Grandmother is the betrayer. I like how it explored discovering yourself and your beliefs despite thinking everything is already set in stone through Genevieve. She represents growth.  Theophile, Eugenies brother represents the next generation of men who could do better, hope for the future. 

We also get to meet some of the other inmates who are equally heartbreaking, especially Louise and Therese. 

It was a little on the nose at times but I really enjoyed it and found it both emotional, heartbreaking and gripping.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexism, Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, and Chronic illness

Minor: Abandonment

whatvictoriaread's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, Misogyny, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, and Self harm

aralakh's review against another edition

challenging dark reflective sad medium-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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Rape

Moderate: Self harm and Suicide attempt

nika_97's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Ableism, Blood, Forced institutionalization, Medical trauma, and Mental illness

Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Rape, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Animal cruelty and Death of parent

readwhileitrains's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Suicide attempt, Sexual violence, Medical trauma, Rape, and Mental illness

my_plant_library's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Self harm and Suicide attempt