Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

The Octopus Man by Jasper Gibson

2 reviews

tansy's review

sad

3.0

A tough read about a man with schizophrenia that grapples with difficult questions about how we treat the mentally ill, both socially and medically.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Medical content, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis

lukests's review

challenging dark emotional funny reflective slow-paced

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

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Drug use, Medical content, Medical trauma, Suicide attempt, and Forced institutionalization

Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, Alcohol, Cancer, and Racism