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danimcthomas's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Truly a feminist horror story. Beautifully written.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicide, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Eating disorder, Suicidal thoughts, Body horror, Child abuse, Death, Self harm, Blood, Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, Child death, Incest, Sexual assault, Pregnancy, Pedophilia, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Medical content, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Confinement
HEAVY mental health themes - suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, eating disorders. Especially triggering for anyone who has sensitivity around postpartum depression.sarahshaiman's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-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? Yes
5.0
pizzapartydotcom's review against another edition
3.0
An internal vs chronological account of a woman’s battle with postpartum depression.
lokroma's review against another edition
1.0
I can't believe I finished this book. The writing is terrible, with many unintelligible sentences (e.g.,"Safely, she learned to cry in the womb of her antidepressant." What does that even mean?). The characters are a pathetic bunch of entitled upper West Side Manhattanites who don't have an atom of understanding of how lucky they are. There is no plot to speak of, and the narrator is a passive drip of a woman who crawls through a postpartum depression including a suicide attempt, all predicated on a troublesome relationship with her father, the details of which never become clear. She learns nothing from the experience. So, no plot, no character development, and lousy writing. What a waste of time!
chelsey_lynn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
mrssquyres's review against another edition
4.0
This book was not a bad read, but it was very heavy. I had to stop for a little while while reading to take a break. The story goes back and forth some and is sometimes disturbingly specific and frustratingly vague. The depiction of PPD is so accurate that it may be triggering at times.
graceless's review against another edition
3.0
Super dark book about a very well of woman with post partum depression. Super difficult to read content wise but really well written - I always love a stream of consciousness kind of book. So depressing though! What was I thinking finishing this in Christmas Day?
nikkiehippie0's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ktjawrites's review against another edition
5.0
A masterful and heartbreaking work about being a mother, the complexities of depression, and the struggle of simply staying alive.
theashleeaffliction's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5