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lizzieiself's review against another edition
3.0
I have to say this book was a surprise. I didn’t think I would enjoy it one bit but it really opened my eyes to a history I knew nothing about. I’m ashamed to say that before this book I had not even heard of Broadmoor hospital but now I do. I can see, however, why there are such polarising views over this book. I can see why people got annoyed at the repetition of facts. This is why my rating is 3/5 stars. I think if the authors had stopped trying to jam random facts about the infamous residents and then kept on reiterating the same thing over and over again then it may have been more enjoyable. Overall, better than expected and a must read if you are fascinated by the human psyche.
hannahegan's review against another edition
3.0
Very badly written, really weirdly informal language and missing words and basically quite clear that there was limited editing, but it was interesting albeit lacking in useful information.
teep553's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
3.75
This was very informative and the stories you hear really make you think. The fact that you hear perspectives of patients and staff who have all different perspectives really helps to open your mind. 10/10 recommend.
BUUT lowkey repetitive
BUUT lowkey repetitive
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Self harm, Sexual assault, Rape, Forced institutionalization, Terminal illness, Murder, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Adult/minor relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Suicide attempt
bethgramon's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
It was interesting but fragmented.
staceyinthesticks's review against another edition
3.0
This was a book club discussion book for September and I was really looking forward to it because I'm a big true crime fan.
It was a bit of a let down for me though if I'm honest. The cover and blurb made me think it was going to focus more on the criminally insane patients we have heard about over the years, but really it was more about the workings of the institution.
Don't get me wrong, it was really interesting to find out facts I hadn't known before - about the big influence Jimmy Saville had for instance - but the writing wasn't the greatest. There was a lot of repetition, more to fill the book out I think.
It did make me want to research some of the other institutions though, and more in depth into some of the patients.
It was a bit of a let down for me though if I'm honest. The cover and blurb made me think it was going to focus more on the criminally insane patients we have heard about over the years, but really it was more about the workings of the institution.
Don't get me wrong, it was really interesting to find out facts I hadn't known before - about the big influence Jimmy Saville had for instance - but the writing wasn't the greatest. There was a lot of repetition, more to fill the book out I think.
It did make me want to research some of the other institutions though, and more in depth into some of the patients.
nerdybooklady's review against another edition
2.0
Meh it was okay
It had some interesting facts in it and some stories but the writing was atrocious and the author constantly repeats themselves.
It had some interesting facts in it and some stories but the writing was atrocious and the author constantly repeats themselves.